Film

Tuesday Morning Ride

1995 · 35m

IMDb

7.4

Tuesday Morning Ride is based on the short story "A Summer Tragedy" by Arna Bontemps, a Harlem Renaissance writer. Set in the 1930s, the story depicts an old man and woman -- he a stroke victim, she blind -- who feel they have nothing to live for since their children do not visit. They decide to put on their finest clothing and take a final ride in their car -- with no turning back. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Vivian Bonnell

Delia

Bill Cobbs

Jeff

Vondie Curtis-Hall

Carver

Ruby Dee

Jennie

Erica Gimpel

Modine

Cree Summer

Sherry

• Dianne HoustonDirector · Screenplay
• Joy RyanProducer
• Peter GeigerProducer
• Konda MasonExecutive Producer
• Jana Sue MemelExecutive Producer
• Amy VincentDirector of Photography
• Don Q. HannahOriginal Music Composer
• Dody DornEditor

Release date

January 1, 1995

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

35m

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