The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996)

The Summer of Ben Tyler

Set early during World War II, the film has a lot to say about love, honor, relationships, commitment and power. Keeping their promise to their dying black housekeeper, a white family takes in her teenage mentally-slow son. The movie details the joys and conflicts the family faces as a result of their decision.

Release: Dec 15, 1996

Duration: 1h 50m

Genres: Drama

Actors: James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Len Cariou, Julia McIlvaine, Kevin Isola

Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman

IMDb: 5.7/10