The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996)

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.

• Release Date: 1996-12-15
• Runtime: 1h 50min
• Production Company: Hallmark Entertainment
• Production Country: United States of America
• Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman