The Summer of Ben Tyler


The Summer of Ben Tyler
The Summer of Ben Tyler
Directed byArthur Allan Seidelman
Directed by
Arthur Allan Seidelman
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.
racial segregation
racism
southern
Last Updated: November 8, 2025






























