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  • čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
  • A young white girl abused by her grandfather finds happiness when she's taken under the wing of an older black couple. The girl's mother struggles to overcome the family's problems.
    Starring: Della Reese, Madeline Zima, Crystal Bernard, Yvonne Zima, Ossie Davis, Zachary Bennett
    Directed by: Bruce Pittman
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Komentáře • 946

  • @lavendersky8463
    @lavendersky8463 Před 3 měsíci +495

    I haven't cried so much in a very long time. So glad tiktok showed me this movie. Dalla Reese was an exceptional actress.

  • @kjmom2749
    @kjmom2749 Před rokem +452

    My eyes teared up when she said "my real Momma lived down this path!"

  • @리베_생명수_리치
    @리베_생명수_리치 Před 2 měsíci +78

    Tiktok brought me here. I haven’t cried this much in a long time. Still sobbing while typing this. Such a beautiful movie.

  • @traceywise-merrill6904
    @traceywise-merrill6904 Před 2 měsíci +197

    Sobbing... I am absolutely sobbing! When Jo Ann said "what if God reaches down and takes you before I get back" and Honey "said I'll just sit down on the river bank of Jordan and tell Peter I can't go.." wrecked me! We all need a "Honey" in our lives. ❤

  • @leggs4113
    @leggs4113 Před rokem +239

    Della Reese is a legend! She nails every role she plays.

  • @evancredeur7498
    @evancredeur7498 Před 5 měsíci +198

    The fact she socked her abusive grandfather shows the spirit you can give someone once you give them a chance at making them love who they are.

    • @TrBeu
      @TrBeu Před 3 měsíci +9

      Wonderful when someone shows really carring and love to someone

  • @MamboZaZahZoe
    @MamboZaZahZoe Před rokem +138

    This is a pure definition of authentic foster parents ❤

    • @lzrd8460
      @lzrd8460 Před rokem +2

      Tell that to Marjorie T. Greene who thinks foster parents should not be considered parents! 😡😡😡😡😡

    • @susan7414
      @susan7414 Před 11 měsíci +7

      @@lzrd8460can’t you leave politics out for just one movie😔

  • @pefvtv217
    @pefvtv217 Před 2 měsíci +603

    Who's here from TikTok?

  • @missCarolineNyafamba
    @missCarolineNyafamba Před 8 měsíci +53

    This was so emotional. Blood isn't always thicker than water and love doesn't know color

  • @theresiamarorpainmunnull9510
    @theresiamarorpainmunnull9510 Před 11 měsíci +102

    What a woman! Full of love and hunger to give to the needy, with a soft spoken understanding husband. What a movie. Cried at the ending.

    • @juliefall2892
      @juliefall2892 Před 10 měsíci +4

      Love the husband perfect man. The love the kindness the best movie I've seen in a long time.

    • @Marzzy01
      @Marzzy01 Před 3 měsíci

      Same

  • @joankersting2358
    @joankersting2358 Před 2 lety +101

    When Honey tries to comfort a scared Joanne, and says, “Help me Father”. The best of us need help and He’s the best!

  • @yvonnegermainedufault8707
    @yvonnegermainedufault8707 Před 2 lety +195

    This is a powerful film to watch - about a baby girl growing up in a white trash environment saved by an African american couple . It deals with prejudice. It shows how good people can triumph with the grace of God to save a baby, give a growing child hope and pave a path for a brighter future. I dont know if in the current climate in Canada this could be shown in Canadian schools - maybe for Black history month in a grade 11 leadership class. I cried. I know good people from very different walks of life who have made great sacrifices to save children. Whoever is watching this movie, think of the good you do. When all do what we can, children have a chance to thrive. Every child matters. Yvonne Germaine Dufault

  • @myrtellelee2857
    @myrtellelee2857 Před rokem +106

    People that start out with nothing can bring themselves up to something. This story is living proof. Don't ever think you can't, just get your heart, mind and soul as one.

    • @joebarzo9935
      @joebarzo9935 Před rokem +15

      @Myrtelle Lee - Dear friend I was the Location Manager on this movie and I just wanted to say reading your comments brings a smile to my face. That someone can start out with nothing and become something. We who worked behind the scenes on this film could have never suspected that over 20 years later it would still be remembered let alone celebrated by viewers such as yourself here on YT and other streaming platforms. I shall share with you that filming this picture was a delight....on more than one occasion we completed our day's work before lunch could be set up...that is how well cast and crew worked together. And who could ask for a better cast than this one. Della Reese (always Mrs. Lett to me) was terrific...every day smiles and good morning shouted with that beautiful voice of hers to us all as we gathered for the first rehearsal. I have such wonderful memories of that time and now wonderful memories reading beautiful comments such as your own. I thank you deeply...you have made my day.

    • @Joanne-rr3dk
      @Joanne-rr3dk Před 11 měsíci +7

      Nice, decent movie from older times. Look at what we have lost. Thank God we haven't lost Him. Praise the lord, Now and forever more. Glory be to Our Father God and to his Son Jesus Christ and The Holy Ghost. Amen and Amen😊

    • @aprilblossom9268
      @aprilblossom9268 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Hats off to you all x love this film.

    • @jordandavis2110
      @jordandavis2110 Před měsícem

      Jordan Davis 22 Proof And Soul

  • @ASTRID458
    @ASTRID458 Před 2 lety +83

    I remembered watching this movie when I was younger. Thought about how Jo Ann and Honey never saw each other again on earth. But one day in heaven. But it made tears well up in my eyes so I watched it again. The tears were leaking out of my eyes. Rock of ages.

  • @user-de8jq8ou6i
    @user-de8jq8ou6i Před 3 měsíci +107

    First time to watch this movie. If you are here and reading this comment. This your sign to watch it.... 01june 2024

  • @Shofargirl1
    @Shofargirl1 Před 2 lety +223

    Still wiping the tears away. What a wonderful movie!

  • @edithuno1460
    @edithuno1460 Před 2 lety +80

    I love this movie. Honey and Too Tall are very kind and exemplary people with beautiful heart. God has been taking care of JoAnn all along. I cried a lot watching this movie.

  • @kaleahcollins4567
    @kaleahcollins4567 Před měsícem +10

    Rest in peace to the legendary elders Della Reese Ossie Davis( Rubie D) Diahann Caroll and many of our beautiful Black Hollywood legends we miss you all

  • @CarmenArjoon-lo6fx
    @CarmenArjoon-lo6fx Před rokem +48

    Can' t stop the tears.
    Very beautiful movie. Joanne had a beautiful handwriting.
    She played her role so sweetly.
    Della Reese never disappoints.
    One of the greatest ladies on the screen ever!!!!

    • @lzrd8460
      @lzrd8460 Před rokem +3

      Wasn’t Jo -Ann the actress from the sitcom, The Nanny, the youngest daughter of the man Fran worked for? Excellent actress.

    • @shorty7363
      @shorty7363 Před 11 měsíci +1

      ​​​@@lzrd8460Yes, that was her. Her name is Madeline Zima. Also, the girl playing the younger JoAnn is Yvonne Zima, one of Madeline's sisters (the other sister is Vanessa).

  • @ircaniavasquez8113
    @ircaniavasquez8113 Před 2 lety +25

    This is the kind of movies you will never forget. I saw it more than ten years ago and I'm here looking for it to watch it again.

  • @ladennayoung2939
    @ladennayoung2939 Před 2 lety +103

    It broke my heart to see her grandmother betray her, and see that she basically was like the others. Like her husband in a sense. Initially it just seem like she went along with him and the abuse out of fear. But then you see she was just as abusive as he was in the end.

    • @elsamartinez8423
      @elsamartinez8423 Před rokem +9

      I know right, Why didn't the grandmother go?

    • @BarbaB-qz9vl
      @BarbaB-qz9vl Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@elsamartinez8423 nice one🤣🤣

    • @catherinefitzgerald7291
      @catherinefitzgerald7291 Před 11 měsíci +7

      Her grandmother was a victim too.

    • @soullessprincess6473
      @soullessprincess6473 Před 6 měsíci

      @@catherinefitzgerald7291the grandfather was pure evil pimping out his daughter and granddaughter

    • @ebonyrenna
      @ebonyrenna Před 4 měsíci +11

      I think the grandma is the reason the mom is so messed up. She let her down over and over and then the mom did the same thing.

  • @BicolanaTunes
    @BicolanaTunes Před 2 měsíci +26

    I go here straight from tiktok video. It made my heart melt for every word I hear from Ms. honey. She knows about God, she made me cry.

    • @MyAshaj
      @MyAshaj Před 2 měsíci +2

      Literally just watched the movie because of tiktok I seen it on there this morning 🙂‍↕️

  • @kristenranda3882
    @kristenranda3882 Před 2 lety +35

    what an excellent movie. my grandmothers lived in small towns. people loved and served and loved our lord jesus. this movie brought me back to those days. i still have that love for jesus that was taught to me. that movie made me cry, and filled me with joy. thank you.

  • @pamlambert5138
    @pamlambert5138 Před 2 lety +69

    Makes your heart hurt , for what all she had to endure. She was blessed to have that neighbor taking her under her wing..

    • @shazidamannie2394
      @shazidamannie2394 Před 2 lety +5

      AMEN ,Jesus was over shielding her all the time,,that's what JESUS do for us,, when we r obedient to him,

    • @payableondeath9091
      @payableondeath9091 Před 2 lety +3

      @@shazidamannie2394& Pam Lambert She sure was a Godly woman and made me cry how good she was Romans 8:28

    • @ladennayoung2939
      @ladennayoung2939 Před 2 lety

      I feel this movie was REALLY good, and conveyed a good and deep message. Many movies don't include GOD in them like they should. I read the description, and said to myself. I will probably watch it later. But I clicked on the movie without intent to watch it right then and there. I took that as confirmation from the LORD, that HE wanted me to watch it right then and there. And I'm SO glad that HE did. I don't recall hearing about this movie prior to this evening. 💜❤️💛

    • @ladennayoung2939
      @ladennayoung2939 Před 2 lety +6

      @@payableondeath9091 Yes. She was a true woman of GOD. GOD is trying to remind HIS people what it look like to really serve, love, obey, honor, respect, and trust HIM, self, and others, in the way that HE intended all along. I pray that we ALL choose to get back to that way of thinking, acting, believing, and behaving. IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH. AMEN. It takes more then is going inside a building with four walls to prove our love to and for HIM. It's WAY deeper then that, and I pray that WE receive that. Before it's to late, IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH. AMEN. Time is winding down.

  • @sapphire6107
    @sapphire6107 Před 2 lety +57

    I never get tired of this movie. I can't remember how many times I've watched this. The Zima sisters are amazing, especially Yvonne. The acting, the plot is great!

  • @toddaulner5393
    @toddaulner5393 Před 29 dny +5

    Who came here because of a statement that made you laugh at first. Then.. you were curious as to what movie it was from and now.. you are grinning ear to ear because you found this gem?

  • @amandapayton5214
    @amandapayton5214 Před měsícem +6

    I don't know how I haven't watched this movie sooner! This is such a beautiful story and it's sad because I'm sure things like this often took place😢 Della Reese is outstanding her her deep, and soulfilled voiced❤

  • @philipvalentine6187
    @philipvalentine6187 Před 2 lety +27

    One of the best movies that I have ever seen. What a message of overcoming all odds.

  • @arturoortiz8372
    @arturoortiz8372 Před rokem +16

    Is a heartbreaking movie
    I watched this film about 4 times...
    I wonder why these movies are underrated I do believe it deserves an Oscar.
    Two thumbs up for this producer 👍

  • @livliv4169
    @livliv4169 Před 2 lety +25

    Beautiful movie!!! I pray the entire world can see and learn about this kind of love and faith for doing the right thing. Turn away from evil and have love show the way like this story shows how to do.💜😊

  • @entelexiaentheou3952
    @entelexiaentheou3952 Před 2 lety +50

    One of the best movies I have ever seen. One and a half hours of crying and going on. Very thought provoking! This is showing the truth, that what is often officially believed does not automatically depicture the truth. The truth is to be found in each individual story and in the story of humanity and humankind again and again. Good can be bad and bad can be good. Seeing and touching each other, allowing to be touched through the heart without putting your own story or the story of your peers on top of your filter of reality. True humanity!

    • @katismith7666
      @katismith7666 Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for your beautiful words!

    • @sayyamzahid7312
      @sayyamzahid7312 Před 2 lety

      Chris Kyle died in the battle rip

    • @sayyamzahid7312
      @sayyamzahid7312 Před 2 lety

      @@katismith7666 ..

    • @Shofargirl1
      @Shofargirl1 Před rokem +1

      Truth is found in JESUS. ❤

    • @deborahneal161
      @deborahneal161 Před rokem +2

      I met a girl, and we worked together, we became very good friends, people mistreated her, they thought she was less than, maybe not as smart as them, or she was mentally challenged, but she wasn't, anyway I took her under my wing and taught her the ropes of life and people no matter black or white, black people told her you better watch your money as if i was going to fool her out of it somehow, I loved her, and I kept all the harm and meanest from her, you see she was white and I'm black, we were best friends for friends and companions for 18 years, she passed Feb. 17, 2022, and I'm still grieving her, but I'm better, this movie really hit home, I love you Nina Lynn always, Debbie.

  • @jeanniecampbell1374
    @jeanniecampbell1374 Před 2 lety +85

    Beautiful like Honey ..who touched my heart deeply and the child Actress was a perfect choice too ..Loved and cried with this movie ..Thanks for posting .x

    • @lizanomura6430
      @lizanomura6430 Před 2 lety +5

      Me too😭😭😭

    • @adalight6630
      @adalight6630 Před 2 lety +2

      ☀️🌟⭐🌠🌺🌸🏵️🌄🌼🥰😍🤩🤩🥳🧐💥✨🤑

    • @adalight6630
      @adalight6630 Před 2 lety +2

      @@lizanomura6430 Love you 🤣😁🤩😍🥰🤔🤗❤️🧡💛💚💚💙💙💜💝💖💗💓💓💕💕

    • @adalight6630
      @adalight6630 Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you I appreciate love you ❣️

    • @valwright9871
      @valwright9871 Před 2 lety +7

      Yes I was just thinking yesterday which was Wednesday how much I love these kind of films. I cried too for I love the person portrayed by Honey and husband. What it has done too has brought love up in people here and this is the world of good and simpler life we all need to get back to. I shall visualise this so much.

  • @conspiraterry7393
    @conspiraterry7393 Před 2 lety +34

    My late husband grew up in Georgia, son of a moonshiner, an abusive man. I know the only reason he grew up to be a beautiful kind funny strong real man is that he had the love of his granny, who sounded much like Honey. I miss him and this movie made me cry.

    • @payableondeath9091
      @payableondeath9091 Před 2 lety +3

      Sometimes our problems aren't with God but with understanding...when we don't understand what He's doing we should still trust who HE is and that everything will be alright🕊️Matthew 28:20

    • @ladennayoung2939
      @ladennayoung2939 Před 2 lety +2

      Sorry for your loss. I pray your strength in the LORD, and that YOU choose to continue to grow in HIS strength, joy, love, peace, hope, miracles, faith, wisdom, insight, discernment, and perspective. IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH. AMEN.

  • @SelfMakeover
    @SelfMakeover Před 3 lety +48

    A great portrait of unconditional love overcoming evil. Thanks for uploading it. :)

    • @adalight6630
      @adalight6630 Před 2 lety +1

      Not evil but anyway good 👼💝💖💥

    • @adalight6630
      @adalight6630 Před 2 lety +1

      You're welcome 💗😁✨👼

  • @amylicon9697
    @amylicon9697 Před 2 lety +20

    What a beautiful woman Honey..her heart is pure and kind...i love this story it made me cried

  • @karadejesus1690
    @karadejesus1690 Před 2 lety +40

    This movie has touched my heart from the beginning when I first saw it and still does to this day💜

  • @zannemasiza9644
    @zannemasiza9644 Před 11 měsíci +21

    Thanks to Honey( Della Reese) she was there from the day Joanne was born 😢😢😢 the sadness through that child's growing up stages was painful, it brought tears to my eyes 😭😭 😭, the dreadful mistakes done by some parents is distasteful but thanks to the teachings she got home she made for herself and what you teach to a child that's what s/he'll do when they become adults.❤❤❤❤ lovely but very tearsome 😢😢😢 movie. Great lessons and 5 🌟 stars to the producers, cast and crew. SA 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Cape Town.

    • @juliefall2892
      @juliefall2892 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yes I loved the lessons Honey was teaching Jo Ann.

    • @user-mn2st7rp8j
      @user-mn2st7rp8j Před 2 měsíci +1

      She is her GUARDIAN ANGEL (honey)

  • @timgega5930
    @timgega5930 Před 2 lety +35

    It's kind of hard to type when your eyes are filled with tears. This was a very touching movie. I kept going from gratitude to ungrateful. I wish that life was more like this, than the way it is now in 2021. Gratitude for your kindness. ♥️

    • @adalight6630
      @adalight6630 Před 2 lety +1

      I love you 💗💥🌼😍🥰🤩💝💖💓💕❣️❤️🧡❣️❣️❣️⭐🌠💫🐖😜🤪👼🧚🏇🏋️

    • @timgega5930
      @timgega5930 Před 2 lety

      @@adalight6630 aren't you an angel. I love you too. ♥️♥️♥️💯🏹

    • @sharoncronin5053
      @sharoncronin5053 Před 2 lety +3

      You just have to believe that it can and will be better brighter, better an strongerc,stronger, a whole lot safer.Just Believe it and watch it happen

    • @timgega5930
      @timgega5930 Před 2 lety +2

      @@sharoncronin5053 I've been fighting and advocating for this kindness for 40 years now. I retired this year, and my beliefs went with it. However, I am still fighting against the hatred no matter where I encounter it.

    • @valwright9871
      @valwright9871 Před 2 lety +2

      @@timgega5930 Well Tim now all the shadow is in the light and exposed then now is our time to bring what you have longed for into realisation. We can all do this and like Sharon above says we will believe and be in intention and all will happen.

  • @Guyxdev
    @Guyxdev Před 2 lety +16

    This movie will forever be edged in my heart. I love Della Reese♥️

  • @lzrd8460
    @lzrd8460 Před rokem +7

    My, what a wonderful film. Haven’t cried this hard for years. I wonder why Jo Ann never went back to visit? Ms Della Reese never made a film that I didn’t love. Bless her beautiful soul. Ditto Mr Ozzie Davis, both powerful actors and decent human beings.
    I’m watching this film in 2023, when our country is digressing back to those days of racism and hatred. And I’m crying in pain for my country. Please, we are all God’s creatures. Let us stop the hatred and rise above those who perpetuate it. Please. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @tommievanortwick9092
    @tommievanortwick9092 Před 2 lety +40

    Thank you for such a beautiful movie maybe one day we can all live in peace matter what color we are because we are made in the image of God thank you Jesus God bless everyone thank you for this movie

  • @theinsight3
    @theinsight3 Před 2 lety +12

    this movie is inspiring,it shows more of love despite of your colour and tribe,i shed tears throughout watching this movie and i believe people can learn from this and chose the right part to live and also show true care for humanity.

  • @mrs.g.9816
    @mrs.g.9816 Před 8 měsíci +15

    I had these different thoughts:
    Love can truly save a soul!
    I found myself crying along with Honey and and Joanne when Joanne had to leave. She was her real Mama.
    This movie was so well acted, especially by Della Reese, Ossie Davis and Madeline Zima.
    I put this movie on my "Great Movies" playlist. I'm sure I'll watch this again soon.

    • @joebarzo9935
      @joebarzo9935 Před 6 měsíci

      @mrs.g.9816 - It was my great joy to be the Location Manager on this film. I wanted to thank you for your kind words and review of this movie. It was a one of the greatest professional experiences for me. Shot back in the summer of 1998 and originally aired on CBS TV Easter Sunday 1999, it followed Ms. Reese's series "Touched by an Angel". They came in #1 and #2 for the week according to the ratings. After that none of us ever much thought this film would air again...until all these years later...CZcams and streaming services have it on offer and it is being discovered by new generations.
      The cast lead by Ms. Reese and Mr. Davis were wonderful..full of Good Mornings to everybody and blessings at the end of the day. Several days we completed our work before lunch could even be served...believe me when I say that NEVER occurs. I look back in reflection with such gratitude for the gift of this movie on my resume...those wonderful days of filming a special and true story and for viewers like you with kind words shared here. Blessings to you. :)

  • @priscilladavies2270
    @priscilladavies2270 Před 2 lety +11

    Awesome movie. Ossie Davis and Della Reese were the best. Young Joanne was great too. RIP Ossie and Della.God bless all👍☺️🇿🇦

  • @charleneford2851
    @charleneford2851 Před 11 měsíci +8

    What a wonderful story, thank you. Della Reese was one of my favorite actress’s. We need to hear stories like this that lift people up.

    • @juliefall2892
      @juliefall2892 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yes absolutely, they don't make them like this now.well that I know of.

  • @peedevlin3426
    @peedevlin3426 Před 2 lety +18

    No children should ever be hungry or exploited we have to try harder to make our world better. I will never look at aprons the same.. we are so fortunate to have song and the guidance from God.

  • @surakshadahal2043
    @surakshadahal2043 Před 11 měsíci +12

    Very heart touching movie. I wiped tears many times while watching this movie .

  • @paulettLattie-yp7cp
    @paulettLattie-yp7cp Před 11 měsíci +7

    Auw man what a movie...Chopping onions ...heart warming movie ...That Della Reese she's indeed a legend.

  • @roger2641
    @roger2641 Před 2 lety +21

    Excellent actors and writers. They been there and done that, seen that. They grew up in same time period as the movie portrays. Ossie born in 1917 Ga Della 1931 Detroit

  • @Jillyjogs
    @Jillyjogs Před 2 lety +30

    Great movie, great acting. Wonderful story and cried all the way to the end.

  • @pn4775
    @pn4775 Před 2 lety +22

    what a wonderful movie Della can bring any movie she is in to this level of perfection, she is a very good actor and the rest of the cast was excellent too

  • @nakhanetyakam4340
    @nakhanetyakam4340 Před 6 dny +1

    There are good people out there .....this movie shows us that no matter how bad the situation is you can get out of there, if you have good hearted people by your corner!!!!! I don't know when was the last time I cried like this....

  • @tamaragonzalez2227
    @tamaragonzalez2227 Před 2 lety +10

    This is a hard movie to watch. What upsets me most is there are still people right now still like that Grandfather in the hills in the south.

  • @ninasichkar8544
    @ninasichkar8544 Před 2 lety +11

    Never saw so beautiful and meaningful movie like this! How come,your own family can be so cruel and strangers so kind and loving?Thank you!God bless!

    • @joebarzo9935
      @joebarzo9935 Před 2 lety +6

      Just wanted to share a quick thank you @Nina Sichkar for your kind comments here regarding The Secret Path aka Chasing Secrets. I was blessed to be the Location Manager on this movie and reading your kind hearted comments about a project on which I played a small part is so very rewarding after all these years. This entire movie was a joy on which to work and I look back so fondly to the summer of 1998 when we shot it. The movie aired Easter Weekend 1999 to huge ratings following Touched By an Angel - Della Reese's top rated series at the time. None of us could have ever guessed that more than 2 decades later new audiences would find this film to view. Thanks to CZcams all that has changed and it gives us all a huge smile to think that the movie still resonates with newer audiences today. Thank you again for your kind words here. It means so very much...

    • @scottmirabel2874
      @scottmirabel2874 Před 2 lety +3

      @@joebarzo9935 What a blessing to have been part of such a beautiful creation🌺. Working with Della Reese, what an experience! She has such Presence and an incredible depth of motherly love to her..💖 I think more than ever this world is calling and thirsty for softness, compassion, unconditional love, so, this film is on perfect timing. Gratitude for such gift and Blessings.

    • @joebarzo9935
      @joebarzo9935 Před 2 lety +2

      @@scottmirabel2874 So nice to discover your kind words here today. You are so correct with respect to Ms. Reese , Mrs. Lett to me.
      She was everything you could possibly imagine and beyond. Huge hellos and good mornings to everyone working every day to bring this story to life. Lots of stories of her early days in show business. Mr. Lett the producer and her husband told me she was so thankful after all her years in the business to be blessed with this film and her series Touched by an Angel at that time during her career. Mr. Davis was a blessing as well for us...as kind as Too Tall and grateful as Ms. Reese. Despite the dark content of this film at times, their light shone so very brightly for us all. Blessings to you with much gratitude for your kindness.

  • @maggiejoseph3041
    @maggiejoseph3041 Před 2 lety +10

    From the moment it started to the very end, I couldn't stop crying..... it's a movie everyone should watch.....it's the best movie I have seen in a very, vey long....
    Thanks for upload.....love it.

  • @tassiegirl1991
    @tassiegirl1991 Před 2 lety +11

    Beautifully portrayed by all the actors and actresses , I too wept throughout.

  • @rosanichols5005
    @rosanichols5005 Před rokem +4

    I am glad I found this movie again. One of the best. I have always loved Della Reese in everything she plays in.

  • @robinrichter5907
    @robinrichter5907 Před 2 lety +69

    this movie never gets old...such a heartfelt, tear jerker ♥️

  • @christierobinson9322
    @christierobinson9322 Před 2 lety +7

    The Best movie i have ever seen!! So much Love they gave that girl in a lost family!!! Love it & love Della Reese! Wonderful Lady & Awesome actress!!!❤️🙏

  • @dreamagood8321
    @dreamagood8321 Před rokem +9

    We need more folks like Mrs. Honey 💗💗
    God bless

  • @ricky_myname
    @ricky_myname Před 2 lety +13

    This movie touched my heart.. This movie never get old. I will tell everyone that love can save life... Nice Joana, Nice Mrs. Nice.. White heart belongs to great people...Love this movie...

  • @jashawnross-vanderbilt8803
    @jashawnross-vanderbilt8803 Před měsícem +1

    Always my favorite movie.
    "Well, If That Be The Case, I Will Just Sit Down BY The Banks of The River Jordan and Tell Peter, I Can't Go."😢😢😢
    Della, was a powerhouse actress❤️

  • @gouldcoynz
    @gouldcoynz Před 2 lety +19

    The tears kept coming. Thank you for this wonderful movie 💚❤️

  • @GloriaSchneider-rw4ef
    @GloriaSchneider-rw4ef Před rokem +3

    This is a story I will think back to many times. It's a wonderful teaching tool for all of us to live by. Tears don't come easy for many of us but they are a reward for lessons well learned here. Thank you for sharing all of your talents with us.

  • @iambecauseofyou4348
    @iambecauseofyou4348 Před 2 lety +5

    This movie is: Chasing Secrets
    I watched this movie the first time when I was 8 and I’m now almost 32. One movie I cherish the most watching with my Memaw whom passed away this past January to COVID and other complications. It’s a true classic and a bittersweet memory to share with a incredible woman whom I will and forever look up to!❤️

    • @703nat
      @703nat Před rokem

      Same, I was 7 yrs old and it was on lifetime channel. I have never forgotten this move since.

  • @darklover3358
    @darklover3358 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Tik tok brought me here and never feels so torn up and happy at the same time 🏆. Award winning goes to Della Reese (Touched by an Angel)

  • @baryogarbrowne2764
    @baryogarbrowne2764 Před 2 lety +13

    The Love that God requires of us extend beyond color, race and status. If we all could all just find within ourselves this deepest meaning of God's love, humanity would be a better version of itself. Thanks for such a wonderful movie.

  • @melanieking4357
    @melanieking4357 Před 2 lety +12

    Hi from Australia, watched this movie years ago but never knewe it'is name. Now that l found it again by chance am saving it to my yt movie list so it can never be lost again. Thanks you FamBrnd

    • @joebarzo9935
      @joebarzo9935 Před 2 lety +3

      @Melanie King. I would like to take the chance to say thank you for your kind hearted comments regarding this movie. I was blessed to be its Location Manager (shot back in summer of 1998 for airing in 1999). Never did any of us think that over 20 years later it would even be remembered let alone celebrated by new viewers as it is today thanks to CZcams and streaming services. I look back so fondly to the days of filming and now reading thoughtful comments is a huge reward for something on which I played a small part. I shall send other members of the crew to this site to look for comments such as yours. They mean so much even after all this time has passed. Blessings to you...with my thanks on behalf of the crew from all those years ago.

    • @melanieking4357
      @melanieking4357 Před 2 lety

      @@joebarzo9935 AAww thanks for that. Yes absolutely would be wonderful to go back and see that fruit of your endeavors still touching hearts as time goes by. Cheers and thanks again for your kind comment.

  • @peedevlin3426
    @peedevlin3426 Před 2 lety +10

    This movie was so beautiful! We have come so far and we are there hold the high vibration and encourage and teach people you know to open their hearts. Honey is such a perfect example of a mother we all need to learn from God Bless all the children we are all 1 😢 we are all capable to love this deep. Beautiful movie thank you for writing this touched my heart deeply.

    • @payableondeath9091
      @payableondeath9091 Před 2 lety +2

      💯God works in seeing the bigger picture 😇

    • @juliefall2892
      @juliefall2892 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Honey and Tootall perfect loving humans a great example to all

  • @yahairacrespo4749
    @yahairacrespo4749 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Ms. Della Reese she’s amazing actor every movies and shows she’s in she’s always have me crying ,what amazing actress

  • @paulinelundy2207
    @paulinelundy2207 Před rokem +3

    I wish the end was happily ever after, Della Reese should have reap the fruit of her labor. too tall and Della Reese has given her the love her mom should have given her. Very beautiful movie I keep watching it over and over again never gets old...

  • @Daltonw23
    @Daltonw23 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I teared up when she said one day she would walk down that path like she always does meaning she’s see her in heaven

  • @28105wsking
    @28105wsking Před 2 lety +18

    So important to reach out in love to young people. You never know what they may be going thru.

  • @irenedowney6027
    @irenedowney6027 Před 8 měsíci +3

    What truely amazing movie! Loved it... seen it a few times and could watch it over and over again... God bless anyone reading this ❤

  • @michellemarie1197
    @michellemarie1197 Před 2 lety +9

    I love Della reese, too bad she passed, if there is a heaven hopefully she is up there.

  • @Aimu1
    @Aimu1 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Came from ticktok and I’m about 10 minutes in and I’m captivated. I’ll reply/ edit this message I once I’m finished.
    Edit: what a beautifully sad yet wholesome film. I’d recommend watching this x

  • @silviab4945
    @silviab4945 Před 2 lety +6

    Honey....an angel....we need this women around the world...

  • @rachelbraak1272
    @rachelbraak1272 Před měsícem +1

    People who love you and brighten your life are a blessing and special gift from God. Great movie. I cried when she opened the package with the apron and hymmal book. 😢❤

  • @kyh442
    @kyh442 Před 3 lety +7

    I've seen this movie when it came on TV. I video recorded it on vhs only to have lost it. Thank you for uploading. I always remembered this film and something tonight told me to do a search on it. Thanks again!

  • @yeseniadelgadoramirez4201
    @yeseniadelgadoramirez4201 Před 2 měsíci +1

    TikTok brought me here and I tell you I started crying jo an said “what if the lord reaches down and haves you and too tall before I ever come back” I started balling 😭❤

  • @marilyndeboulet875
    @marilyndeboulet875 Před 2 lety +8

    What a movie It touched my Heart ❤️ in so many ways i wish they have more movies like this Honey and Jo-Ann well this movie is a Blessing to me love this if only we could be such roll modles LORD please make this world a better place

  • @nikkididthat1604
    @nikkididthat1604 Před rokem +4

    Such a great movie!!! Dellareese can play any role! I cried my heart out. Saw this on Tubi!

  • @midwestern.berner39
    @midwestern.berner39 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I have so many of my favorite memories attached to this movie. Honey reminds me of my grandmother, her love was soft but tough at the same time. Della Reese reminds me of my childhood in the neighborhood I grew up in. Back when we used to watch Touched By Angel.
    That was a sweet, beautiful time to be alive.

  • @michellemarie1197
    @michellemarie1197 Před 2 lety +9

    "How did you get so mean in such small of time"

  • @rose.gianno4508
    @rose.gianno4508 Před rokem +2

    Ms. Della Reese and Ozzie Davis, my lifelong favorites. These are the actors and actresses that bring to life the true meaning of our existence.
    Well played by all.
    Short story of one of my dearest memories ❤
    Ms. Reese has always reminded me of my sweet other Grandmama Ms. Brown.
    My Grandfather had a fruit and vegetable store in the Bronx in the late 1930's.
    The last time I saw Ms Brown was in the early 1950's.
    She was always there on Brook Ave sitting in her chair, my Grandpa had for her. She was elderly then, always had her cane and I remember always sitting by her, loving her, hugging her and feeling safe.
    My grandfather had a heart attack on the sidewalk in front of his store. I watched him turn blue as I peered thru the legs of the people surrounding him.
    I was only six and remember it as if it happened today. 😢
    My mom used to tell me Ms. Brown was so well loved.
    I wish to this day I knew Ms. Brown's family. It's been 70 years and I still hold her in my heart. Hope God allows me to see her one more time if I make it to the Pearly Gates of Heaven.

  • @barbaraortega3747
    @barbaraortega3747 Před 2 lety +7

    Love this movie. Touch my heart. Good nice people. We need more like them in this world today😊

  • @barbaramaniaci7307
    @barbaramaniaci7307 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I loved this movie any child would be so luck to have had a mother an father like them. The compassion for each other would warm anyone's heart this was a extraordinary movie❤

  • @amandanabors7889
    @amandanabors7889 Před 2 lety +9

    A real tearjerker, love always find a way and makes a beautiful path for us all to follow😍

    • @joebarzo9935
      @joebarzo9935 Před 2 lety +6

      @Amanda Nabors - Just a quick thank you for your warm comments about this movie. I was its Location Manager and it warms my heart along with those of so many of the crew with whom I remain in contact to read such nice words about this film as yours. Difficult as it is to believe that over 20 years have passed since we filmed it; I remember every day like it was yesterday. We are all so glad that YT here offers an opportunity for new viewers to watch a film on which we played small parts. Even more so reading the positive comments shared by those such as yourself. Blessings to you with my thanks.

  • @RainGoddess690
    @RainGoddess690 Před měsícem +1

    Della Reese’s speaking voice just makes you feel loved

  • @sindollface
    @sindollface Před 2 lety +9

    Cried both times , I watched this movie .-

  • @alicjag2649
    @alicjag2649 Před 2 lety +2

    There was my life story also,,,,Im not only one,,,,seen this story,,,make me stronger..Thanks Lord for your loving kindness and faithfulness,,,,Do not ever give up,,,,

  • @rose.gianno4508
    @rose.gianno4508 Před rokem +4

    One of the best films I've seen in such a very long time.
    Please don't pass this one up. ❤

  • @jenngee8435
    @jenngee8435 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I caught this movie when it first aired. I loved the story and the characters. I was thrilled to see it pop up on CZcams.
    I wish Marie would have stayed to watch Joanne win her award.

  • @srs3572
    @srs3572 Před 2 měsíci +4

    “I want to be a mother like you have been to me, Honey.” 😭

  • @user-bv2lx5jj5o
    @user-bv2lx5jj5o Před měsícem +1

    Love this movie shows how it was back in day years ago in some places . How a neighbor become a a childs family with care and love and how there difference types of life's change each other for ever!

  • @cynthiabeneke1042
    @cynthiabeneke1042 Před 2 lety +8

    Yes I agree what a beautiful story. Sad to think this happens in real life

  • @samerashah6025
    @samerashah6025 Před 27 dny +1

    Saw this movie already yrs ago. But tiktok made me watch it again. I'm so sorry Jo Ann took so long to go back and look for Honey . Haven't cried so much in a long time😢😢😢

  • @real11
    @real11 Před rokem +7

    Great movie. Hats off to the whole team. So real, so true and so pure. ❤

    • @joebarzo9935
      @joebarzo9935 Před 7 měsíci

      @real11 thank you for this comment. I was the Location manager on this film and it is so rare to read kind words such as your own. This movie was such a gift....filmed over 25 years ago now...but I recall every day on set just like it was yesterday.
      The cast lead by Ms. Reese and Mr. Davis could not have been more kind hearted or professional. The crew worked beautifully. Some days we completed our day's work before lunch could even be served as our Director Bruce was simply the best. Believe me when I say...that NEVER occurs.
      As I type this comment, my computer sits on the dining table from the "Foley" house. I purchased it at the props and set sale.
      Every day for the last 2.5 decades I think lovingly back to that summer of '98 when we filmed "The Secret Path" as it was titled and aired on CBS TV. Fun fact...this film was #2 in the ratings...following as it did "Touched by an Angel" Easter Sunday '99.
      I could go on... I thank you for allowing me to do so...and for reliving a period in my career when movies were made for network TV and enjoyed by a huge audience who had a passion for them. Best wishes.

  • @bobbywilliams9266
    @bobbywilliams9266 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Best movie I've ever seen. What a horrible way for a child to be treated. My daughter has always known from the day she was born that she's loved. Am sorry this world is so bad for the innocent children that are abused. I came from parents who showed no love...no physical abuse but no love... I definitely told and showered my daughter how much and she's 31 now and I still call her everyday and tell her I love her and to wish her a good night. When she first moved out on her own she after a few months she said I didn't have to call her everyday..that she was okay...but I told her if I didn't call her I couldn't and wouldn't be able to sleep... it was the one and only time I had to say it... she understood it and that's how it's been and always will be

  • @raffiohanian5541
    @raffiohanian5541 Před 2 lety +3

    Well when the movie End I wanted to write a comment like I always do but I started to read the comments all the ideas that I wanted to write it was already written by all of you my dear friends and believers to our LORD JESUS 👏❤ and I felt very happy that all of us we can change the world and we don't let the devil👹 and his friends 👹👹👹 win .....Thanks for this amazing movie 🤗❤ MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF US AMEN 👏👏👏❤❤❤