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      The Summer of Ben Tyler

      PG 1996 1h 37m Drama List
      Reviews At the onset of World War II, a Southern, white, small-town couple -- attorney Temple Rayburn (James Woods) and his loving wife, Celia (Elizabeth McGovern) -- decide to take in Ben Tyler (Charles Mattocks), the mentally challenged African-American son of their deceased housekeeper. This act of kindness is extremely controversial in their heavily segregated community, and before long the Rayburns find themselves caught in a whirlwind of political and moral issues. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member excelltnt and used for social justice classes and teens really liked and GOTTHE MESSAGE Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Depicts the challenges of a lawyer with principles and a belief that it is always important to do the right thing. Aug 26, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis At the onset of World War II, a Southern, white, small-town couple -- attorney Temple Rayburn (James Woods) and his loving wife, Celia (Elizabeth McGovern) -- decide to take in Ben Tyler (Charles Mattocks), the mentally challenged African-American son of their deceased housekeeper. This act of kindness is extremely controversial in their heavily segregated community, and before long the Rayburns find themselves caught in a whirlwind of political and moral issues.
      Director
      Arthur Allan Seidelman
      Producer
      Sharon Cicero, Ronnie D. Clemmer, Richard P. Kughn, Bill Pace, Richard Welsh
      Screenwriter
      Robert Inman
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 37m