The Watsons Go to Birmingham

The Watsons Go to Birmingham (2013)

20/09/2013
Family, TV Movie
1h 24m

Overview

In the Summer of 1963, Flint, Michigan is home to the Watsons, a close knit family. When 15 year-old Byron’s antics go over the top, his parents realize enough is enough and they decide the family needs a dose of Grandma Sands' no nonsense approach in Birmingham, Alabama. So the Watsons load up their 1948 Plymouth Brown Bomber and head South. When they finally make it to Birmingham, they meet Grandma Sands and her friend, Mr. Robert and discover that life is very different there than in Flint. During that historic summer, the Watsons find themselves caught up in something far bigger than Byron’s antics; something that will change their lives and country forever.

  • Kenny LeonDirector
  • Caliope BrattlestreetWriter
  • Stephen GlantzWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $4,000,000

Keywords

  • alabama
  • civil rights
  • road trip
  • family relationships
  • flint michigan
  • 1960s

Top Billed Cast

Bryce Clyde Jenkins

Bryce Clyde Jenkins

Kenny

Harrison Knight

Harrison Knight

Byron

Skai Jackson

Skai Jackson

Joetta

Anika Noni Rose

Anika Noni Rose

Wilona

Wood Harris

Wood Harris

Daniel

David Alan Grier

David Alan Grier

Mr. Robert

Shameik Moore

Shameik Moore

James Jr.

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Grandma Sands

Bailey Tippen

Naomi

Tyrin Niles Wyche

Larry Dunn

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