Name: Perfect Harmony
Director: Will Mackenzie
Genre: Family, Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1991-03-31
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Peter Scolari, Darren McGavin, Catherine Mary Stewart, Moses Gunn, Justin Whalin

A 1950s southern school choir fights racism one harmony at a time — will voices unite or divide?

Made-for-TV earnestnessAfter-school special energyWhite savior undertones

Overview

Family Drama TV Movie

During the 1950s, a private school in the south undergoes racial tension as it experiences desegregation. Can a love of music help ease the pain?

Content warning

Racial integration and systemic prejudiceArt as bridge across divisionAuthority vs. youthful idealismPerformative allyship vs. genuine change

Standout Aspects

Score

The actual choir performances — surprisingly well-staged for TV.

Acting

Moses Gunn brings gravitas that elevates the whole production.

Best for:Family·Background·Solo

Heads up:Triggers·Emotional

Director

Will Mackenzie

ReleasedMar 31, 1991

Runtime1h 29m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Top Cast

Peter Scolari

Derek Sanders

Darren McGavin

Mr. Hobbs

Catherine Mary Stewart

Miss Hobbs

Moses Gunn

Zeke

Justin Whalin

Taylor Bradshaw

Eugene Byrd

Landy Allen

David Faustino

Paul

Casey Ellison

Orville

Richie Havens

Scrapper Johnson

Cleavon Little

Pastor Clarence Johnson

Jeff Cohen

Ward

Devin Ratray

Shelby

Dan Biggers

Doctor

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This aired on NBC as part of their 'Disney Sunday Movie' slot, though it wasn't actually Disney — just family-friendly enough to fool you.

Cultural

Justin Whalin would later play Jimmy Olsen in 'Lois & Clark'; Moses Gunn was a respected stage actor who brought Shakespearean weight to Made-for-TV roles.