Decoration Day (1990)

Plot Summary

A cantankerous widower (Garner) who is virtually living the life of a recluse is forced to rejoin his community when his Godchild (Skaggs) gets in trouble and a childhood friend (Cobbs), a black tenant farmer, refuses to belatedly accept the Medal of Honor for bravery in World War II.

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Awards

Golden Globes, USA (1991)

Golden Globe 1991

Winner

Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

Primetime Emmy Awards (1991)

Primetime Emmy 1991

Nominated

Outstanding Directing in a Miniseries or a Special

Robert Markowitz

Primetime Emmy 1991

Nominated

Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special and Miniseries

Marian Rees Anne Hopkins Dick Gallegly

Primetime Emmy 1991

Nominated

Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Miniseries or a Special (Dramatic Underscore)

Patrick Williams

Primetime Emmy 1991

Nominated

Outstanding Writing in a Miniseries or a Special

Robert W. Lenski