Perfect Harmony

– During the 1950s, a private school in the south undergoes racial tension as it experiences desegrega..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 33 Minutes
Release Year:
1991
Perfect Harmony (1991)

During the 1950s, a private school in the south undergoes racial tension as it experiences desegregation. Can a love of music help ease the pain?

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Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

31 Mar 1991

Language:

English

Director:

Will Mackenzie

Writer:

David Obst

Main Actors:

Peter Scolari, Darren McGavin, Catherine Mary Stewart, Moses Gunn

Plot:

In a private school in the U.S. South, Mr. Sanders, a new choirmaster tries to reduce some of the prejudice and hostility of some of the students in his choir. Paul, a bully who feels he should be lead boy, is the worst offender. Taylor Bradshaw on the other hand is impressed by the music of Landy, a black boy, grandson of Zeke, the school caretaker. Zeke joins in some of the activities of the black community known as River Town. Sanders is also impressed by Landy's abilities and attempts to get him involved with the choir. A tragedy in the community brings the race issue to a head.

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination.

Production:

Walt Disney Productions

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10