Just an Overnight Guest (1983)

Just an Overnight Guest (1983) is a touching film that explores themes of empathy, family, and healing, adapted from the children’s book by Evelyn Lampman and brought to life with grace and dignity. A powerful and heartfelt story for the whole family. When young Sheila, a young biracial girl, visits her classmate Tamar, a black girl from a working-class family, what starts as a simple overnight stay turns into a deep and emotional exploration of grief, race, and love. As Tamar’s family opens their home, they also open their hearts — and help Sheila confront the loss of her mother. Set in the…