It's called "A Gathering of Old Men," and it is, more than that, a gathering of rich and diverse talents, behind the camera and in front of it. Louis Gossett Jr. and Richard Widmark star in this TV movie set in the Louisiana...

Murder, racism and the hot, sweaty South generally make for a lurid mix. But writer Charles Fuller seems to know how to orchestrate these potent elements without succumbing to raw sensationalism. Like his prize-winning play and film, "A Soldier's Story," his teleplay for...

Ernest J Gaines' book A Gathering of Old Men strongly focuses on manhood. His definition of manhood is when people have courage and determination to make a stand to fight for what they believe. Throughout the book, courage and change take place, not only on the outside of individuals, but on the inside as well.