Name: A Special Friendship
Director: Fielder Cook
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Released: 1987-01-01
Duration: PT1h 35mM
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Tracy Pollan, Akosua Busia, Tom Aldredge, Richard Brooks, LeVar Burton

Question 1

What is A Special Friendship (1987) about?

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During the American Civil War, two women, a wealthy white woman and a freed black slave, join forces to fight for freedom and the abolition of slavery.

Question 2

Who stars in A Special Friendship?

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A Special Friendship stars Tracy Pollan (Elizabeth Van Lew), Akosua Busia (Mary Bowser), Tom Aldredge (Jefferson Davis), Richard Brooks (Matt Bowser), LeVar Burton (Ben Sumner). The film was directed by Fielder Cook.

Question 3

How long is A Special Friendship?

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A Special Friendship has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated N/A.

Question 4

Is A Special Friendship worth watching?

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A Special Friendship holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of TV Movie, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch A Special Friendship?

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Streaming availability for A Special Friendship changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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