When her storyteller mother (Mary Alice) dies, attorney Clara Collier (Alfre Woodard) returns to her Georgia hometown and is soon captivated by a local legend of the "Magic Man" (Blair Underwood). While looking for the source of the tale, Clara uncovers suprising family secrets. Czech filmmaker Ivan Passer directs this family drama that delves into the storytelling tradition of the Deep South. Blair Underwood and Helen Shaver co-star.

Directed by: Ivan Passer
Written by: Grant Scharbo
Release date: 1999-01-01
Runtime: 87 minutes
Cast:
Helen Shaver Helen Shaver
Wallis 
Blair Underwood Blair Underwood
Thomas 
Alfre Woodard Alfre Woodard
Clara 
Mary Alice Mary Alice
Mattie 
Leslie Carlson Leslie Carlson
Professor 
Charles Weldon Charles Weldon
Al "Alfred" Brooks