This heartfelt drama about a family of Black sharecroppers was heralded for its rich emotional storytelling and outstanding performances, earning an Oscar nomination for Tyson.

One of the triumphs of Cicely Tyson’s career, this heartfelt drama about a family of Black sharecroppers was heralded for its rich emotional storytelling and outstanding performances. Tyson earned an Oscar nomination for her role as Rebecca Morgan, a woman forced to care for her son, David, alone after her husband is imprisoned for stealing food. Even faced with the challenges of their lives in the Depression-era South, David holds fast to the hope that their family will one day be reunited.