The Department of Afro American Research, Arts and Culture

Monday, February 15, 2010

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (1978)

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Storyline
Faced with the harsh reality of growing up in the ghetto, 13-year-old Benjie (Larry B. Scott) turns to heroin to escape. After Benjie hits rock bottom, his mother (Cicely Tyson) and her boyfriend (Paul Winfield) must sacrifice to help him overcome his dependency. Directed by Ralph Nelson, this heartwarming drama - based on the award-winning novel by Alice Childress - tackles the battle of troubled youth, his struggles with addiction, and the impact felt by those around him.

Link to Soundtrack review
Hubert Laws - A Hero Ain't Nothin' But A Sandwich (1978)

2 comments:

Stretch said...: Wow this is classic...you're the Indiana Jones of old school black flixs and soundtracks. Thanks for all your dedication and hard work in getting and sharing these gems!!!; March 7, 2010 at 2:56 PM
Funkback said...: Thank You Stretch. I don't claim to be a reckless professor but it's great to know that our efforts to preserve the genre doesent go unrecognized. Spread the word!; March 8, 2010 at 5:36 AM

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