The Ditchdigger's Daughters

This made for television movie is one of my favorites. It has been 10 years and I'm still searching websites that might sell it on VHS Tape. I still remember parts of it but regret that I never got to view the movie again. Admittedly I haven't been much of a movie watcher for years now, but whenever I do review the TV Guide I never see a rerun of this movie. This movie is so memorable to whatever race, nationality, culture, etc. that would view it. It is primarily about Black struggle, but the fact that its about family is something all people can relate to and learn from. It is fact that there are so many bad things going on with children getting abused or neglected by their guardians that such a movie to be shown would make a beautiful impact. I don't remember seeing a similar movie or documentary. Another part of the movie that stood out for me was the actor that portrayed the father, Mr. Carl Lumbly, a remarkable low-key subtle and fine actor. I've seen him in a couple of other films including one with Halle Berry. He is a very good actor similar in my opinion to Denzel Washington; he can play any character to the extent where you forget he's acting and forget who he really is and only see the movie part that he's portraying.