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The Color of Friendship

Genre
Drama
Rating
TV-G
Released
5 February, 2000
The Color of Friendship

The Color of Friendship is a 2000 television film based on actual events about the friendship between two girls; Mahree & Piper, one from the United States and the other from apartheid South Africa, who learn about tolerance and friendship. The film was directed by Kevin Hooks, based on a script by Paris Qualles, and stars Lindsey Haun and Shadia Simmons.

Written by Paris Qualles
Directed by Kevin Hooks
Starring Carl Lumbly, Penny Johnson, Lindsey Haun, Shadia Simmons
Theme music composer Stanley Clarke
Country of origin United States, Canada
Original language(s) English
Executive producer(s) Alan Sacks
Producer(s) Kevin Hooks, Christopher Morgan
Cinematography David Herrington
Editor(s) Richard Nord
Running time 87 minutes
Production company(s) Alan Sacks Productions
Distributor Buena Vista Television
Original network Disney Channel

About The Color of Friendship

Disney Channel original movie about a white South African girl who comes to live with a black family in America. The film is based on a true story.

Achievement of The Color of Friendship

Piper Dellums' short story about a South African girl who lived with her family was the inspiration for the film. 

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Latest information about The Color of Friendship updated on July 28 2021.