Set early during World War II, the film has a lot to say about love, honor, relationships, commitment and power. Keeping their promise to their dying black housekeeper, a white family takes in her teenage mentally-slow son. The movie details the joys and conflicts the family faces as a result of their decision.
Unfortunately the movie The Summer of Ben Tyler is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Directing | Arthur Allan Seidelman | Director |
| Writing | Robert Inman | Writer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Helen P. Butler | Costume Design |
| Sound | Van Dyke Parks | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Neil Roach | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Toni Morgan | Editor |
| Production | Lynn Kressel | Casting |
| Art | Jan Scott | Production Design |
| Art | Tim Eckel | Art Direction |
| Art | Erica Rogalla | Set Decoration |
