Mama Flora's Family (1998)
Synopsis
A black matriarch in the early 20th century is determined to free her children from the bonds of prejudice.
First Air Date: 1998-11-08
Last Air Date: 1998-11-10
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 2
Networks: CBS
Top Cast
- Cicely Tyson as Mama Flora
- Erika Alexander as Young Flora
- Blair Underwood as Willie
- Queen Latifah as Diana
- Mario Van Peebles as Luke
- Hill Harper as Don
- Shemar Moore as Lincoln Fleming
- Lou Myers as Albie
- Tanya Wright as Ernestine
- Sicily Johnson as Diana (Teenager)
Seasons
None (1998)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Part 1
Upon being called upon to help her troubled granddaughter, a Southern black woman in her 70s looks back on a life filled with joy and heartbreak.
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Ep. 2: Part 2
Booker, Jr. develops into a classically-trained pianist, but his life is forever changed when he enlists in the Vietnam War. He gets wounded so badly that he never plays the piano again. The Civil Rights Movement brings more unexpected changes to the Palmer Family. Ruthana becomes an activist. Luke converts his religion to that of Nation of Islam. Diana is highly influenced by Luke's newfound beliefs, but takes it to the extreme. Her beliefs and actions grow militant and hostile. Flora believes she has failed her family and asks God for direction. On her birthday, the Palmer clan reunites, finally giving Flora what she's been looking for, a chance for her family to make amends and start over with a clean slate.
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