Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
A narrator tells the story of his childhood years in a tightly knit Afro-American community in the deep south under racial segregation.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Release Date: 1996-01-26
- Runtime: 115 minutes
- Rating: 4.2/10 (4 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: BET Pictures, United Image Entertainme
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.321
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Al Freeman Jr.
as Poppa
Phylicia Rashād
as Ma Ponk
Paula Kelly
as Ma Pearl
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
as Miss Alice (as Salli Richardson)
Anna Maria Horsford
as Miss Annie
Bernie Casey
as Mr. Walter
Isaac Hayes
as Preacher Hurn
Ray J
as Cliff (12 Yrs.) (as Willis Norwood Jr.)
Polly Bergen
as Miss Maybry
Taj Mahal
as Mr. Will
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored?▼
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored is a Romance, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1996-01-26.
Who are the main actors in Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored?▼
The main cast includes Al Freeman Jr., Phylicia Rashād, Paula Kelly, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Anna Maria Horsford, .
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored is available.
Is Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored?▼
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored has an IMDb rating of 4.2/10 based on 4 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored?▼
The soundtrack was composed by BET Pictures, United Image Entertainme. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored filmed?▼
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored?▼
The total runtime of Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored is 115 minutes.
Is Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored.
Does Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored have a post-credit scene?▼
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