The Secret Path

"The Secret Path" (1999) is a historical drama film that tells the true story of 14-year-old Jo Ann Foley, who lives in squalor in rural Tennessee during World War II and is forced into prostitution by her abusive grandfather Hank. Characterized by Ossie Davis as Too Tall, an African American couple Honey and Too Tall offer Jo Ann comfort and genuine love, ultimately empowering her to break free from her grandfather's control.