Shadrach
In 1935, 99-year-old former slave Shadrach asks to be buried on the soil where he was born to slavery, and that land is owned by the large Dabney family, consisting of Vernon, Trixie and their seven children, and to bury a black man on that land is a violation of strict Virginia law.
Harvey Keitelas VernonAndie MacDowellas TrixieMartin Sheenas Narrator (voice)John Franklin Sawyeras ShadrachScott Terraas PaulGinnie Randallas VirginiaDarrell Larsonas FatherDeborah Hedwallas MotherDaniel Treatas Little MoleJonathan Parks Jordanas Middle MoleErin Underwoodas LucindaMuse Watsonas CaptainAlice Rogersas ClorisMonica Hewesas EdmoniaMichael Ruffas SmutDoug Chanceyas Dock WorkerEdward Bunkeras Joe ThortonRichard K. Olsenas Seddon WashingtonWalter Handas Preacher