Coquitlam Public Library

Ernest J. Gaines' The sky is gray

Label
Ernest J. Gaines' The sky is gray
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Not rated
Main title
Ernest J. Gaines' The sky is gray
Medium
electronic resource
Runtime
46
Series statement
American short story collection
Summary
James has a raging toothache that necessitates a trip to the dentist. His mother (played by Emmy-winner Olivia Cole), accompanies James to town on an eye opening odyssey where the boy gains valuable insights into poverty, racism-and his own sense of pride. With an exciting musical score by Webster Lewis, this multi-award winning film explores a child's discovery that the world is a complicated place?where things are never truly black or white?only shades of gray
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
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Sky is gray
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