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Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years [VHS]

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Once in a while a movie comes along that is an instant classic. One that can transcend ideas and long-held notions. It has the power to move a viewer, and change one's mind forever. This is that type of film. This incredible video about the life of two professional women who surpassed the 100-year mark is a masterpiece. Based on the book by the Delaney Sisters, this video beautifully and vividly brings to life the amazing story of a loving family and their adventures in life. All the characters were sensitively and accurately portrayed, however, a standout performance is given by Broadway star Audra MacDonald as the young Bessie Delaney. Ms. MacDonald's performance is superlative; every emotion is felt and the audience gets the opportunity to live in the character's shoes, thanks to this amazing performer's portrayal. Invite the family, your friends, your neighbors for a viewing. This is a must-see. Don't miss it.

Ruby and Diahann were showing off their skills. I loved watching them become the DeLany sisters with ease. It is most difficult to pick out a favorite scene, but I will say that the telephone installer was dumb founded and acted it well.

This film is excellent! I watched this film with my husband and our boys (ages 11, 13 & 16) and we all enjoyed it. I think it's so miraculous that these ladies not only lived such a long life and were able to tell about it, but their lives touched well-known people that we've read about (i.e., W.E.B. Dubois). After I saw the video, my mom borrowed it (age 71) and then my grandmother borrowed it (age 100). My 11 year old wanted to see it again after my grandmother saw it. Diahann Carroll and Ruby Dee did an excellent job in their protrayals of the sisters (however they did move rather well for women who were supposed to be over 100. Then again, my grandmother still gets around pretty well). It's a film that is definitely enjoyed by all ages. A definite must for your video library!

There isn't much I can say that others have not said, but just to reinterate the obvious, this movie should be an instant classic. Ruby Dee and Diahann Carroll gives an excellent performance and the Delaney sisters. Speaking from someone who was lucky enough to grow up with not only his mother, but two grandmothers, two grandfathers, a great grandmother and a great, great grandmother, it is a pleasure to see these woman as I see my own relatives. My great, great grandmother died at the age of 107 when I was a senior in high school. She was as active as the Delaney sisters. I love them and this movie. What more can I say?

I saw this film on TV. and have been waiting for a DVD copy. Please consider this film for a DVD. VHS is passe.
Cathy

A great film based on the nonfiction book of the same title. Well done. I use it in my English 11 classes.