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A House Divided

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Amanda America Dixon (Jennifer Beals) is the daughter of a Southern plantation owner, but she is ignorant of her mixed racial heritage. In the days following the Civil War, her father, David Dixon (Sam Waterston), raped a teenage slave, impregnating her and leading to Amanda's birth. Years later, upon David's death, Amanda is to inherit his estate. However, her uncle (Ron White) tries to contest the will due to Amanda's race, while lawyer Charles Dubose (Tim Daly) defends her in court.

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John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture 02/06/2018
For all its predictability, A House Divided has surprising power, and I think that power derives from what it doesn't say behind its screens -- those screams of denial. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 10/19/2005
2/5
Christopher Null Filmcritic.com 11/06/2003
2.5/5
Christabel Padmore Apollo Guide 01/01/2000
78/100
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09/28/2015 This was a pretty decent film. It was short and to the point which is good, but I felt had they elaborated on certain scenes it would have made for a stronger film. Still worth seeing though. See more 04/07/2012 Very good true life movie. Black people r still doin it (for there children) See more Read all reviews
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John Kent Harrison

Director

Sam Waterston

David Dickson

Jennifer Beals

Amanda Dickson

LisaGay Hamilton

Julia

Tim Daly

Charles Dubose

Shirley Douglas

Elizabeth Dickson
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Synopsis Amanda America Dixon (Jennifer Beals) is the daughter of a Southern plantation owner, but she is ignorant of her mixed racial heritage. In the days following the Civil War, her father, David Dixon (Sam Waterston), raped a teenage slave, impregnating her and leading to Amanda's birth. Years later, upon David's death, Amanda is to inherit his estate. However, her uncle (Ron White) tries to contest the will due to Amanda's race, while lawyer Charles Dubose (Tim Daly) defends her in court.
Director
John Kent Harrison
Producer
Beth Colt, Sam Waterston
Rating
TV-14 (V|L|D|S), R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Jul 30, 2000
Runtime
1h 40m