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The Secret Path

Original title: Chasing Secrets
  • TV Movie
  • 1999
  • Unrated
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
1.4K
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Ossie Davis, Della Reese, and Yvonne Zima in The Secret Path (1999)
BiographyDrama

In this drama, a neglected young white girl in the rural South is befriended by an unlikely couple and finds the solace and nurturing she needs to transform her downtrodden life.In this drama, a neglected young white girl in the rural South is befriended by an unlikely couple and finds the solace and nurturing she needs to transform her downtrodden life.In this drama, a neglected young white girl in the rural South is befriended by an unlikely couple and finds the solace and nurturing she needs to transform her downtrodden life.

  • Director
    • Bruce Pittman
  • Writers
    • Rose Mary Evans
    • Bill C. Davis
    • Quinton Peeples
  • Stars
    • Della Reese
    • Crystal Bernard
    • Madeline Zima
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bruce Pittman
    • Writers
      • Rose Mary Evans
      • Bill C. Davis
      • Quinton Peeples
    • Stars
      • Della Reese
      • Crystal Bernard
      • Madeline Zima
    • 17User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Della Reese
    Della Reese
    • Honey
    Crystal Bernard
    Crystal Bernard
    • Marie Foley
    Madeline Zima
    Madeline Zima
    • Jo Ann Foley (age 14)
    Yvonne Zima
    Yvonne Zima
    • Jo Ann (age 7)
    Ron White
    Ron White
    • Hank Foley
    Yolanda King
    • Ms. Evelyn
    Ossie Davis
    Ossie Davis
    • Too Tall
    Brenda Bazinet
    Brenda Bazinet
    • Grandma Foley
    William Greenblatt
    • Bobby Foley (child)
    Lynda Mason Green
    • JoAnn age 40
    • (as Lyn Mason Green)
    David Roemmele
    • Bobby age 15
    Zachary Bennett
    Zachary Bennett
    • Young Paul
    Johnie Chase
    Johnie Chase
    • Dr. Joe
    Aimée Castle
    Aimée Castle
    • Lydia
    • (as Aimee Castle)
    Vince Corazza
    Vince Corazza
    • Karl
    Nola Augustson
    Nola Augustson
    • School Teacher
    Roger Dunn
    Roger Dunn
    • Sheriff
    Karen Glave
    Karen Glave
    • Elizabeth
    • Director
      • Bruce Pittman
    • Writers
      • Rose Mary Evans
      • Bill C. Davis
      • Quinton Peeples
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    User reviews17

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    Hawks_Girl

    This could become a classic.

    If possible, this could become a classic. It's already a very good movie but in a few years, the popularity of "Chasing Secrets" or "The Secret Path" should increase. I loved it right from the start and it was a bit difficult to prevent the tears rolling down my cheeks. No, I didn't cry but some scenes can make a person feel down. That's maybe what makes it a good movie. If you can actually feel what the characters feel, you'll remember it for a long time, I'm sure of that. I'd like to end by saying you should see this movie - if you ever get the opportunity, please TAKE it - because there's no doubt it will get to you too. 8/10 is the perfect score for "The Secret Path".
    10sugarroxy_zegers

    Very Well done!!!

    I first saw this movie last year on TV and liked it instantly. Than I saw it again in High School and liked it even more. This made for TV movie starring Della Reese and Madeline Zima was done very well and it was touching for an adult or family audience. The story was about a little girl growing up with nothing in an abusive household and finding what turned out to be her best friend on the other side of the path, Honey. This is a good story of racism and heartbreak. And loyalty and caring.
    9rdeleon5401

    A must see.

    I saw this on Easter Sunday recuperating from a Bleeding Ulcer. This film moved Me so much that I purchased the DVD when it was available. Just showed it to some family members this past month for it is on Amazon Prime. Please watch.
    10soryd

    Thank you

    I know the real little girl portrayed in this movie. I grew up with her. As an adult she would appreciate the comments about how you were moved by the movie. She was involved with the book in the hopes of helping people who went though similar situations. . If you have the time please read Childhoods Thief by Rosemary Evans.
    10ragman-5

    About as good as a made for TV movie gets.

    I loved this film. Great story, great writing, superb acting. More than worth the time spent viewing it. Only downside is that it wasn't adapted for the big screen.

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      Based on Rose Mary Evans' autobiography "Childhood's Thief: One Woman's Journey of Healing from Sexual Abuse."

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    • Release date
      • April 4, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chasing Secrets
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • Robert Greenwald Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 2h(120 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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