A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich
Faced with the harsh reality of growing up in the ghetto, 13-year old Benjie (Larry B. Scott) turns to heroin to escape. After Benjie hits rock bottom, his mother (Cicely Tyson) and her boyfriend (Paul Winfield) must sacrifice to help him overcome his dependency. Directed by Ralph Nelson, this heartwarming drama tackles the battle of a troubled youth, his struggles with addiction, and the impact felt by those around him.Faced with the harsh reality of growing up in the ghetto, 13-year old Benjie (Larry B. Scott) turns to heroin to escape. After Benjie hits rock bottom, his mother (Cicely Tyson) and her boyfriend (Paul Winfield) must sacrifice... Read more
Starring Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Larry B. Scott, Helen Martin, Glynn Turman, David Groh, Kevin Hooks, Kenneth Green, Harold Sylvester, Erin Blunt
Watch "A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich" on Amazon released in 1978. It's a drama and family movie, and has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of movie, and is currently only available for purchase or rent.
