White Mama is a 1980 American made-for-television drama film directed by Jackie Cooper and starring Bette Davis in the title role. It was adapted from the novel of the same name by Robert C.S. Downs . It was broadcast as The CBS Wednesday Night Movie on March 5, 1980.
5-440: For her performance, Davis was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie . Davis portrays Adele Malone, an impoverished white widow who takes in a black juvenile offender named B.T. for the support money it will bring. During the course of their stormy relationship, Adele teaches B.T. about responsibility, dignity and pride, and he teaches her street savvy, survival and grit. Together they find
10-467: A stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie is an award presented annually by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). It is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in
15-458: A Special Program – Drama or Comedy; and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series. By the 31st Primetime Emmy Awards , the categories were merged into one, and it has since undergone several name changes, leading to its current title. Since its inception, the award has been given to 54 actresses. Jodie Foster is the current recipient of the award, for her portrayal of Chief Liz Danvers on True Detective: Night Country . Helen Mirren has won
20-511: A leading role on a television limited series or television movie for the primetime network season. The award was first presented at the 7th Primetime Emmy Awards on March 7, 1955, to Judith Anderson , for her performance as Lady Macbeth on the Hallmark Hall of Fame episode " Macbeth ". It has undergone several name changes, with the category split into two categories at the 25th Primetime Emmy Awards : Outstanding Lead Actress in
25-399: A mutual trust and respect that are dramatically tested when Adele is evicted from her apartment and forced to join the legions of homeless bag ladies. In the subsequent dramatic change of events, B.T. enters a brutal boxing match where he must fight an awesome opponent in order to help his caring friend to financially survive. This article related to an American television drama film is
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