Based on Hayley’s epic novel, Queen first aired on CBS television in 1993 and chronicles the life of his paternal grandmother Easter (Jasmine Guy), an illegitimate child of a slave woman, and James (Tim Daly), the plantation owner.
Displaying superb acting skills, Oscar winner Halle Berry stars as the title character, a racially mixed slave who searches for a home in the two cultures of her heritage. Danny Glover, Martin Sheen and Ossie Davis are among the many stars of this poignant, historical drama.
Grade: A
Alex Haley’s Queen is currently available.