American Playhouse

Zora Is My Name!

Directed by Neema Barnette
S9 • E3    Feb 13, 1990
6.5
A celebration of the life of Zora Neale Hurston, who was born at the turn of the 20th Century and grew to be an important voice with her written portrayals of Black American life in the rural south of the 1930's and 40's, and the stories, songs and folklore that were her heritage and inspiration.

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Cast of Zora Is My Name!

  • Louis Gossett Jr.cast
  • Oscar Brown Jr.cast
  • Olu DaraMusician
  • Guy Daviscast
  • Ruby DeeZora Neale Hurston / Writer
  • Leontine Guilliardcast
  • Paula Kellycast
  • Roger E. Mosleycast
  • Beah Richardscast
  • Eartha Robinsoncast
  • Otis Sallidcast
  • Count Stovallcast
  • Lynn Whitfieldcast
  • Flip Wilsoncast
  • Neema BarnetteDirector
  • Zora Neale HurstonWriter
  • Iris MerlisProducer

 

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