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Brooklyn in July

"How far can a good man bend before a good man breaks?"

The story of Frank Walker, an African-American WWII veteran working as a chauffeur. It is the summer of 1945. The War is all but won. The U.S. is riding a wave of triumph even as the undertow of unresolved issues roils beneath. Frank, like so many other African-Americans of the time, is drawn to New York by the promise of better life only to be confronted by the same realities, fear, and hatred he hoped he had left behind. He struggles to keep his emotions in check as he strives for freedom and equality in this slowly evolving world. Frank Walker is a man scarred by a past that is lurking skin deep. Based on a true story and inspired by the song of the same title by singer songwriter Joe Crookston.

Top Cast

  • Thaddeus Daniels

    Thaddeus Daniels

    Frank Walker

  • Suzette Gunn

    Suzette Gunn

    Beverly Walker

  • David Gibson

    David Gibson

    Harvey

  • Melvin P. Huffnagle

    Melvin P. Huffnagle

    Willie

  • John A. Rice

    John A. Rice

    James Lauer

  • Stacie Capone

    Stacie Capone

    Young Woman

  • Don Downie

    Don Downie

    Soldier

  • Judy Krause

    Judy Krause

    Rose

  • Frank Ingrasciotta

    Frank Ingrasciotta

    Jimmy

Overview

The story of Frank Walker, an African-American WWII veteran working as a chauffeur. It is the summer of 1945. The War is all but won. The U.S. is riding a wave of triumph even as the undertow of unresolved issues roils beneath. Frank, like so many other African-Americans of the time, is drawn to New York by the promise of better life only to be confronted by the same realities, fear, and hatred he hoped he had left behind. He struggles to keep his emotions in check as he strives for freedom and equality in this slowly evolving world. Frank Walker is a man scarred by a past that is lurking skin deep. Based on a true story and inspired by the song of the same title by singer songwriter Joe Crookston.

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