Movies And Specials: The Sweetest Gift
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Synopsis: Breaking away from local racial attitudes in a small town in FLorida isn't easy, so it's not unusual that two families who have been neighbors for years continue to keep their social distance. But when a surprising catalyst brings these families together, they find they have more in common--and more to share.

Set in present day rural Florida, "The Sweetest Gift" revolves around the Martin and Wilson families. Mom Martin (Helen Shaver), is a single mother of three who works seven days a week trying to make ends meet. Mrs. Wilson (Diahann Carroll), is the matriarch of a proud family who've endured more than their share of life's challenges. It is the farm animals, children and grandchildren who ultimately bring these two strong and independent women together. (Courtesy Showtime Networks, 1998)

The Cast:
Helen Shaver as Mom Martin
Diahann Carroll as Mrs. Wilson
Tisha Campbell as Ruby Wilson
Kristin Fairlie as Kate Martin
Dylan Provencher as Justin Martin
Marc Donato as Chip Martin
Brent Meyer as Luther
William S. Taylor as Mr. Wilson
Maurice Dean Wint as Booker
R.D. Reid as Mr. Tate
Steve Pernie as George
Tony Craig as Bubba
Brian Frank as Pump Attendant
Bernard Brown as Mechanic
Rosemary Radcliffe as Mrs. Tutweiler
Marcia Bennett as Mrs. Tutweiler
Susan Fletcher as Clair Bainbridge
Marium Carvell as Cashier

Production Credits:
Directed by: Stuart Margolin

Written by: Rosa Jordan

Produced by: Patrick Whitley

Executive producer: Julian Fowles

Airdate:
It premiered on Showtime on February 28, 1998.
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