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A Dream Is What You Wake Up From (1978): Cast

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A Dream Is What You Wake Up From is a 1978 documentary directed by Carolyn Y. Johnson and Larry Bullard, starring Christopher Scott, Cheryl Daniels and Onaje Frank Ruffin. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.

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A Dream Is What You Wake Up From (1978) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 1m (61 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Dream Is What You Wake Up From About?

The premise of A Dream Is What You Wake Up From without spoilers.

The film follows three Black families as they navigate everyday life, revealing their thoughts, values and aspirations through a resonant soundtrack. It explores the various ways each family confronts the struggle for survival in modern society and how individuals cope with the conflicting pressures within the family setting.

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Cast & crew

A Dream Is What You Wake Up From Cast

Christopher Scott leads the cast, with Cheryl Daniels and Onaje Frank Ruffin. Directed by Carolyn Y. Johnson and Larry Bullard; 13 actors are credited in all.

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A Dream Is What You Wake Up From FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Dream Is What You Wake Up From, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Dream Is What You Wake Up From?

A Dream Is What You Wake Up From runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).

When was A Dream Is What You Wake Up From released?

A Dream Is What You Wake Up From was released in 1978.

Who directed A Dream Is What You Wake Up From?

A Dream Is What You Wake Up From was directed by Carolyn Y. Johnson and Larry Bullard.

Who is in the cast of A Dream Is What You Wake Up From?

A Dream Is What You Wake Up From stars Christopher Scott, Cheryl Daniels and Onaje Frank Ruffin, among 13 credited actors.

Does A Dream Is What You Wake Up From have a post-credit scene?

No. A Dream Is What You Wake Up From has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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