Theatrical Release . . . 3/31/1991
DVD Release . . . 2/3/2004
Studio . . . Buena Vista/Disney
Running Time . . . 93 mins
Synopsis
PERFECT HARMONY is a moving story in which boyhood friendship and love of music overcome racial prejudice. Set in South Carolina during the 1950s, two boys -- Taylor, the star of his prep school's renowned, all-white boys' choir, and Landy, an orphaned black teenager with a gift for the blues -- develop a friendship in spite of the racial barriers that divide the school and town. Starring Peter Scolari (NEWHART) as the academy's inspirational choirmaster, this impressive work features uplifting music and promises family entertainment at its finest.
PERFECT HARMONY looks at American racism of the 1950s through the microcosm of a private school in a small South Carolina town. Taylor (Justin Whalin) has always stood out as the star of his prep school choir. Taylor's life turns upside down when he meets Landy (Eugene Byrd), and African-American orphan living with his grandfather, the school caretaker (Moses Gunn). Plagued by racism, the boys' friendship suffers from the small minds of the town residents, until an inspiring new choirmaster (Peter Scolari) steps in to bring together everyone, regardless of race.
Directed By : Michael Robison, Will Mackenzie
