The Summer of Ben Tyler

Drama

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Arthur Allan Seidelman

Status Released

Release Date 1996-12-15

Storyline

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.