Overview
In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.

In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.

Rachel 'Nanny' Crosby

Ruben Santiago Jr.

The Bandleader

Alean

Ol'lem Taylor

Pauline

Bill Crosby

Dick Barrymore

Bertha

Ulysses Ford

Ruben Santiago Sr.

Laura's Mother

Mr. Paul

Ricky
Self

Freddie Cobbs

Bill's Woman
Ruben, Jr. (Toddler)

Laura
Otis McClanahan

Jimmy

Lonnie (War Veteran)

Mr. Lucious

Numb Finger Pete

Mrs. Carmichael
Bill's Woman

Ruben Jr. (Adult)

Shakey Winfield

Ol' Po Carl

Jimmy Lee's Woman

Jesse
Fish Fry Guest
Fish Fry Guest
Fish Fry Guest
Fish Fry Guest
Fish Fry Guest
Fish Fry Guest
Dancer at Maxie's
Dancer at Maxie's
Dancer at Maxie's
Dancer at Maxie's

Dancer at Maxie's
Dancer at Maxie's
Dancer at Maxie's
Dancer at Maxie's
Nanny's Birthday Party Guest

Nanny's Birthday Party Guest

Nanny's Birthday Party Guest
Nanny's Birthday Party Guest

Alean's Boyfriend
Fish Sandwich Man
Gambler

Laura's Daughter

Laura's Son
Performer

Hotel Receptionist in Toronto (uncredited)

Headwaiter (uncredited)
Fish Fry Guest (uncredited)

Party Guest (uncredited)




















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