About
In the Summer of 1963, Flint, Michigan is home to the Watsons, a close knit family. When 15 year-old Byron’s antics go over the top, his parents realize enough is enough and they decide the family needs a dose of Grandma Sands' no nonsense approach in Birmingham, Alabama. So the Watsons load up their 1948 Plymouth Brown Bomber and head South. When they finally make it to Birmingham, they meet Grandma Sands and her friend, Mr. Robert and discover that life is very different there than in Flint. During that historic summer, the Watsons find themselves caught up in something far bigger than Byron’s antics; something that will change their lives and country forever.
Budget
$4.0M
DVD / Blu-ray
Nov 26, 2013
Director
Producers
Music
Studio
Tonik Productions, WGTB Productions, Walden Media
Where to Watch
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$3.99
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Cast
Full credits →B
Bryce Clyde Jenkins
Kenny
H
Harrison Knight
Byron
S
Skai Jackson
Joetta
A
Anika Noni Rose
Wilona
W
Wood Harris
Daniel
D
David Alan Grier
Mr. Robert
S
Shameik Moore
James Jr.
L
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Grandma Sands
B
Bailey Tippen
Naomi
T
Tyrin Niles Wyche
Larry Dunn
E
E. Roger Mitchell
Mr. Williams
J
Javon Johnson
James Bevel
L
Lori Beth Sikes
Margaret
M
Margo Moorer
Mrs. Davidson
A
A'Nya Schofield
Girl in the Blue Dress
J
Josephine Lawrence
Sarah
P
Pauletta Washington
Mrs. Glenn
Z
Zoe Myers
Bonnie the Waitress
B
Bart Hansard
Movie Ticket Salesperson
E
Enoch King
Rev. Shuttlesworth
