The Summer of Ben Tyler

• Drama

• 110 Mins
• 1996
• en

• star5.7/ 10

Set early during World War II, the film has a lot to say about love, honor, relationships, commitment and power. Keeping their promise to their dying black housekeeper, a white family takes in her teenage mentally-slow son. The movie details the joys and conflicts the family faces as a result of their decision.