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To All My Friends on Shore

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Blue (Bill Cosby) is an airport redcap struggling to get by and support his family. He takes on several odd jobs so he can earn enough money to buy them a house and move out of the ghetto, even though his wife, Serena (Gloria Foster), would rather he work less and spend more time with his son, Vandy (Dennis Hines). At first, Blue is unwavering in his desire to earn more money, but when Vandy is diagnosed with sickle-cell anemia, the hardworking father is forced to change his priorities.
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04/28/2013 Decent early 70s tv movie role from Bill Cosby and company. See more 11/18/2008 This is the classic mustached bill cosby way before his hit 80's show. THis movie is about bill cosby struggling to make ends meet and the whites mans world and him trying to have a relationship with his son who despises him. The script is solid watch this movie. See more 07/18/2007 found this on the $1 rack at walmart... not bad for being a bill cosby earlier movie See more 05/12/2007 Bill Cosby's pet film. Very sad movie about learning to live when dealing with a fatal illness. See more 04/09/2007 Overly dramatic but very nicely acted by most in the cast. Gloria Foster is exceptional. Bill Cosby does well, but seems uncomfortable in the heavy and grim role. Good story, typical television production. Well meaning. See more Read all reviews
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Gilbert Cates

Director

Bill Cosby

Blue

Gloria Foster

Serena

Dennis Hines

Vandy

Bo Enivel

Clipboard Man

Dennis Tate

Dr. Folkman
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Synopsis Blue (Bill Cosby) is an airport redcap struggling to get by and support his family. He takes on several odd jobs so he can earn enough money to buy them a house and move out of the ghetto, even though his wife, Serena (Gloria Foster), would rather he work less and spend more time with his son, Vandy (Dennis Hines). At first, Blue is unwavering in his desire to earn more money, but when Vandy is diagnosed with sickle-cell anemia, the hardworking father is forced to change his priorities.
Director
Gilbert Cates
Producer
Gilbert Cates
Screenwriter
Allan Sloane
Production Co
Jamel Productions Inc., Jemmin Inc.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 14m
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