A black man is distraught when he discovers his son is gay and is determined to set him right.A black man is distraught when he discovers his son is gay and is determined to set him right.A black man is distraught when he discovers his son is gay and is determined to set him right.
Vernee Watson
- Melody
- (as Vernée Watson)
Michael Masters
- Delivery Man
- (uncredited)
Barbara Sharma
- Bookstore Clerk
- (uncredited)
Arthur Tovey
- Old Man in Park
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaTo save money, the interior scenes were shot with a multi-camera television setup, then transferred to 35mm film.
- GoofsDuring bookstore scene, a counter top display of a book by author/performer Steve Allen (whose wife Jayne Meadows appears in a major supporting role) keeps flip-flopping so cover is always on view, whether it is being shot from point-of-view of a customer or from that of behind counter clerk.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Redd Foxx Becomes a Movie Star (1976)
- SoundtracksAn Old Fashioned Man
Music by William Goldstein (uncredited)
Lyrics by Ronald Miller
Performed by Smokey Robinson
Featured review
Modern gay people will find this "acceptance drama" dated
From the producer of "Laugh-In", this movie is about as sophisticated as the average 70's sitcom, yet three times as long. Presented as part of MGM's "Soul Cinema" series, this black version of the classic "family discovers their son is gay" movie doesn't add anything new to the genre, and lacks any camp sensibility that might be a saving grace. There's only so many times that seeing a family "shocked" that their child is gay can be interesting - "Norman" comes off like a poorly executed issue-of-the-week movie from the bad old days. There's better queer and blaxxploitation flicks out there, I recommend passing on this one...
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- Oct 15, 2002
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- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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By what name was Norman... Is That You? (1976) officially released in Canada in English?
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