The Color of Friendship (1981 film)
The Color of Friendship is a 1981 film shown as part of the ABC Afterschool Special series.[1] It is about the friendship between two 13-year-old boys, one black and one white, in a small town that has just started integrating its schools.
| "The Color of Friendship" | |
|---|---|
| ABC Afterschool Special episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 10 Episode 4 |
| Original air date | November 11, 1981 |
| Guest appearance(s) | |
Chris Barnes | |
Plot
David Bellinger is a middle-class white teenager living in the fictitious city of Marston. Joel Garth is a poor black teenager from the infamous "center" of the city, a depressed, crime-ridden area. David's school is targeted for integration by busing students from "the center" to David's more affluent neighborhood.
Cast
- Chris Barnes - David Bellinger
- Katharine Houghton - Miss James
- James Bond III - Joel Garth
Awards
Won Best Children's Special or Episode in a Series award in 1982.
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References
- "The Color of Friendship". TV.com. November 11, 1981.
External links
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