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The River Niger

The River Niger

R1976Drama
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Synopsis
In a poor African-American neighborhood in Los Angeles, once-aspiring poet Johnny Williams (James Earl Jones) takes a low-paying job as a house painter in order to support his family. Already struggling to make ends meet, Williams -- who rests his hopes on his son Jeff (Glynn Turman), an Air Force lieutenant -- grows more despondent when he learns his wife, Mattie (Cicely Tyson), has terminal cancer. Now, Williams must summon the depths of his spirit to overcome his family's plight.
Cast
James Jones, Cicely Tyson, Glynn Turman, Lou Gossett, Jonelle Allen, Roger Mosley, Ralph Wilcox, Teddy Wilson
Rating
RAdult Situations, Adult Language
Genres
Drama

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