Directed by:
George C. WolfeCinematography:
Ivan StrasburgComposer:
Meshell NdegeocelloCast:
S. Epatha Merkerson, Marcus Carl Franklin, Mos Def, Carmen Ejogo, Louis Gossett Jr., Macy Gray, Terrence Howard, Ernie Hudson, Delroy Lindo, Rosie Perez (more)Plots(1)
Based on the play by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, this poignant and colorful drama tells the inspirational story of a courageous woman, Nanny, whose spirit and strength served as the foundation for a struggling community trying to survive during the segregation era. (official distributor synopsis)
Cast
S. Epatha Merkerson
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Marcus Carl Franklin
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Mos Def
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Carmen Ejogo
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Louis Gossett Jr.
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Macy Gray
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Terrence Howard
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Ernie Hudson
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Delroy Lindo
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Rosie Perez
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Ruben Santiago-Hudson
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Patricia Wettig
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Charlayne Woodard
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Hill Harper
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Saul Williams
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