Any Day Now (1998)

Growing up in racially segregated Birmingham, Alabama during the 1960's, Rene (Lorraine Toussaint) and Mary Elizabeth (Annie Potts) manage to stick together despite community intolerance of "mixed" friendships. Many years later, following the death of her father, Rene returns home and reunites with Mary Elizabeth. The women realize that despite their career and family differences, they can help each other find happiness.