Lackawanna Blues
In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.
Rachel 'Nanny' Crosby
Ruben Santiago Jr.
The Bandleader
Alean
Ol'lem Taylor
Pauline
Bill Crosby
Dick Barrymore
Bertha
Ulysses Ford
Ruben Santiago Sr.
Laura's Mother
Mr. Paul
Ricky
Self
Freddie Cobbs
Bill's Woman
Ruben, Jr. (Toddler)
Laura
Otis McClanahan
Jimmy
Lonnie (War Veteran)
Mr. Lucious
Numb Finger Pete
Mrs. Carmichael
Ruben Jr. (Adult)
Shakey Winfield
Ol' Po Carl
Jimmy Lee's Woman
Jesse
Fish Fry Guest
Dancer at Maxie's
Nanny's Birthday Party Guest
Alean's Boyfriend
Fish Sandwich Man
Gambler
Laura's Daughter
Laura's Son
Performer
Hotel Receptionist in Toronto (uncredited)
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Fish Fry Guest (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
