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For One Night (2006)

Inspired by a true story of seeing beyond black and white.

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Their town always had two proms, one for the whites and one for the blacks. When both proms wanted the same DJ, Brianna McCallister suggested combining the proms, which would also mean more money for decorations. However, her idea shook the town up, especially after a white student was let off for the same offense that a black student was suspended for. Can the town overcome racial tensions and finally combine the two proms?

Release Date
February 5, 2006
Runtime
1h 29m
Rating
7.6/10 (11 votes)

Director: Ernest R. Dickerson

Cast: Raven-Symoné, Aisha Tyler, Sam Jones, Gary Grubbs, William Ragsdale, Jason Lewis, Harold Sylvester, Donna DuPlantier

Production: Lifetime, VZS Productions
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For One Night

For One Night

Inspired by a true story of seeing beyond black and white.

Inspired by a true story of seeing beyond black and white.

7.6
89 min

Their town always had two proms, one for the whites and one for the blacks. When both proms wanted the same DJ, Brianna McCallister suggested combining the proms, which would also mean more money for decorations. However, her idea shook the town up, especially after a white student was let off for the same offense that a black student was suspended for. Can the town overcome racial tensions and finally combine the two proms?

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date2/5/2006
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Cast

Raven-Symoné

as Brianna McCallister

Aisha Tyler

as Desiree Howard

Sam Jones

as Brandon Williams

Gary Grubbs

as Mr. Thornton

William Ragsdale

as Earl Randall

Jason Lewis

as Mark Manning

Harold Sylvester

as Mr. Howard

Donna DuPlantier

as Aunt Marlene

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is For One Night about?

Their town always had two proms, one for the whites and one for the blacks. When both proms wanted the same DJ, Brianna McCallister suggested combining the proms, which would also mean more money for …

How long is For One Night?

1h 29m

When was For One Night released?

February 5, 2006

Who directed For One Night?

Ernest R. Dickerson

Who stars in For One Night?

Raven-Symoné, Aisha Tyler, Sam Jones

What genre is For One Night?

TV Movie, Drama, Romance

What is For One Night rated?

NR

Is For One Night available to stream?

Yes, on fuboTV and Cineverse