Plot — What is Take a Giant Step about?
After African-American teenager Spence Scott gets expelled from his private school for arguing with a teacher, he turns to his grandmother for advice. Spence, who lives in a genteel white area and has mostly white friends, feels like an outsider. He visits a bar in a black neighborhood, where he meets a few prostitutes, which doesn't help. Eventually, Spence starts a friendship with the housekeeper, Christine, who tells him her own difficult story.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1959 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 100 min |
| Audience Score | 52% (5.2/10, 9 votes) |
Take a Giant Step — FAQ
Is Take a Giant Step worth watching? Take a Giant Step holds a 5.2/10 rating from 9 viewers. After African-American teenager Spence Scott gets expelled from his private school for arguing with a teacher, he turns to his grandmother for advice. Spence, who lives in a genteel white area and has mostly white friend
Who directed Take a Giant Step? Directed by Philip Leacock.
Who is in the cast of Take a Giant Step? It stars Johnny Nash, Estelle Hemsley, Ruby Dee, Frederick O'Neal, Beah Richards, Ellen Holly and more.
Where can I stream Take a Giant Step? You can stream Take a Giant Step on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Take a Giant Step release? It released in 1959.
