In a Florida neighborhood, two families from different racial backgrounds, one led by Diahann Carroll and the other by Helen Shaver, navigate the challenges of poverty, prejudice, and absent fatherhood as their children form a strong bond over the course of a summer and autumn.
The Sweetest Gift
In this heartwarming drama, two families from different racial backgrounds in Florida face similar struggles with poverty, racial tensions, and absent father figures. Against this backdrop, their children form an unlikely and life-changing bond.


















