The Sweetest Gift (1998)

Drama
TV Movie

Two neighboring families in Florida, one black and one white, struggle with the problems of race, poverty, prejudice, and absent fathers, as their children become friends over the course of one summer and fall.

Cast

Mrs. Martin
Helen Shaver
Mrs. Wilson
Diahann Carroll
George
S Steve Pernie
Bubba
Tony Craig
Pump Attendant
Brian Frank
Mechanic
B Bernard Browne
Mrs. Tutweiler
R Rosemary Radcliffe
Librarian
Marcia Bennett
Clair Bainbridge
S Susan Fletcher
Cashier
Marium Carvell
Ruby Wilson
Tisha Campbell
Kate Martin
Kristin Fairlie
Justin Martin
D Dylan Provencher
Chip Martin
Marc Donato
Luther
B Brent Meyer
Mr. Wilson
William S. Taylor
Booker
Maurice Dean Wint
Mr. Tate
R.D. Reid

Crew

Director
Stuart Margolin
Writer
R Rosa Jordan
Director of Photography
R Ron Stannett
Production Design
H Harold Thrasher
Costume Design
A Aline Gilmore
Set Decoration
J Jerri Thrasher
Art Direction
M Mario Mercuri
Original Music Composer
L Lawrence Shragge
Production Manager
Suzanne Colvin-Goulding
Producer
P Patrick Whitley
Executive Producer
J Julian Fowles
Script Supervisor
J Jane Walker
Assistant Costume Designer
J Jenifur Jarvis
Gaffer
J John Botelho
Stunt Double
Suzi Stingl
Stunt Double
Angelica Lisk-Hann