The River Niger

The broadway smash hit, now the movie... The story of a black family in the front line USA torn by violence and conflict that couldn't be dammed and wouldn't be broken. A STORY OF A BLACK FAMILY IN THE FRONT LINE USA. A powerful and moving drama based on the Broadway play which received a Tony award and a Pulitzer nomination, this film uncovers the reality of American society. It portrays a family torn by violence and conflict that couldn't be dammed and wouldn't be broken. James Earl Jones... A delight to watch Variety Lou Gosset ... Stylish Variety Tyson and Jones - Magnificent performances Films in Review The performances in the film version of "The River Niger" are superlative Film Info. "The River Niger" has something terribly important to say to all of us. Hollywood Reporter