The Summer of Ben Tyler

Set early during World War II, the film has a lot to say about love, honor, relationships, commitment and power. Keeping their promise to their dying black housekeeper, a white family takes in her teenage mentally-slow son. The movie details the joys and conflicts the family faces as a result of their decision.

Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman

Cast: James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Len Cariou, Julia McIlvaine, Kevin Isola, Clifton James, Novella Nelson, Anita Gillette

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.