"Trip to Bountiful" -- "A" or "The" Trip -- has been recorded at least three times, and has been a stage play. It is a sweet, nostalgic story and will probably be performed for many more years to come.
There is a fairly small cast, but every single player is great. Poor Vanessa Williams has the most unsympathetic role, but she gives us a beautiful harridan beautifully played.
One reviewer called her character "ghastly," and I agree.
Other than "Jessie Mae," all the characters are three-dimensional and likeable. But Cicely Tyson's, being the focal character, gets the most attention, and deserves every second. What a marvelous performer.
Watching her in this TV movie, I was absolutely in thrall. She is simply astounding and outstanding.
Another reviewer proclaimed a willingness to watch this every day. I concur. Excellent story, excellently performed.
I can't stop without also praising the directing, the camera work, and the editing. This is a first-quality production, from top to bottom.
There is a very good print at YouTube. Please do watch it.
There is a fairly small cast, but every single player is great. Poor Vanessa Williams has the most unsympathetic role, but she gives us a beautiful harridan beautifully played.
One reviewer called her character "ghastly," and I agree.
Other than "Jessie Mae," all the characters are three-dimensional and likeable. But Cicely Tyson's, being the focal character, gets the most attention, and deserves every second. What a marvelous performer.
Watching her in this TV movie, I was absolutely in thrall. She is simply astounding and outstanding.
Another reviewer proclaimed a willingness to watch this every day. I concur. Excellent story, excellently performed.
I can't stop without also praising the directing, the camera work, and the editing. This is a first-quality production, from top to bottom.
There is a very good print at YouTube. Please do watch it.