The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996)
Set early during World War II, the film has a lot to say about love, honor, relationships, commitment and power. Keeping their promise to their dying black housekeeper, a white family takes in her teenage mentally-slow son. The movie details the joys and conflicts the family faces as a result of their decision.
        
                            Release Date: 1996-12-15
            
                        
                                
                                        
                    
                    5.7/10
                    
                                
                            
            
    
                    
                    5.7/10
                    - Country: US
 - Language: English
 - Runtime: 110
 
                                    
                                    Chief Sam Thompkins
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Spencer Maitland
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Temple Rayburn
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Celia Rayburn
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Nell Rayburn
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Junius Maitland
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Rosetta Tyler
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Suellen
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Judge Kragen
                                                                            
                                    
                                    Narrator (voice)