What is the duration of The Sky Is Gray?

The duration of The Sky Is Gray is 46 mins.

What is the original language of The Sky Is Gray?

The original language of The Sky Is Gray is English.

Who directed The Sky Is Gray?

The Sky Is Gray was directed by Kenneth Johnson, Stan Lathan.

Which studio made The Sky Is Gray?

The Sky Is Gray was produced by Learning in Focus.

The Sky Is Gray 1980

Q: Does The Sky Is Gray have end credit scenes?

The Sky Is Gray does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

Runtime

46 mins

Language

English

Based on Ernest J. Gaines’ story, the film follows young James in 1940s rural Louisiana, who endures a severe toothache that forces a trip to town with his mother, played by Emmy‑winner Olivia Cole. Along the way James confronts poverty, racism and his own pride, learning that life isn’t simply black or white. Webster Lewis’s spirited score underscores this award‑winning, emotionally layered tale.

Learning in Focus

Studio

Kenneth Johnson

Director

Stan Lathan

Director

Does The Sky Is Gray have end credit scenes?

No!

The Sky Is Gray does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Macon McCalman

Ernest

Henry Fonda

Self - Series Host (uncredited)

Cleavon Little

Monsieur Bayonne

Margaret Avery

Rosemary

Susan French

Helena

Olivia Cole

Octavia

Beverly Johnson

John Lee's Mother

Clinton Derricks-Carroll

Student

James Bond III

James

Chez Lister

Roberta Jean Williams

Young Lady

Hal Williams

Preacher

Hilda Haynes

Woman

Lynn Arden

Nurse

Reuben Collins

Pimp

Melvina Smedley

Waitress

Julie Vails

Girl on Bus

Les Williams

Man in Dentist Office

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