Mississippi Damned (2009)
In the years 1986 and 1998 three black children living in Mississippi deal with poverty, violence and abuse. Young Kari the main character, is a talented pianist who hopes to pursue a career in it one day. Her sister Leigh is struggling to hide her lesbian relationship with her girlfriend, Paula. Their cousin Sammy, is a star basketball player. Each child deals with their dysfunctional family, including gambling, alcoholism, and poverty.
Cast and Crew:
Director(s):
Writer(s):
Starring:
Adam Clark, Malcolm Goodwin, Michael Hyatt, Malcolm David Kelley, Jossie Thacker, Tessa Thompson, Simbi Kali, D.B. Woodside, Chasity Kershal Hammitte, Kylee Russell, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Michael Beasley, Donna Biscoe, Southey Blanton, Benjamin Brown, Halle Brown, Jasmine Burke, Gordon Danniels, Michael Harding, Stevonte Hart, Maria Howell, Nikkita Johnson, Leland L. Jones, Elijah Long, Michael L. Nesbitt, Michael J. Pagan, Charles Parnell, Selassie Singh, Tonea Stewart, Darrion Tillman, Joseph Whitfield, Mark Wilson, Vaughn Wilson, Tina Witherby, Marlon Kuenstler
Producer(s):
Alexis Fish, Vince Gonzalez, Lee V. Stiff, Morgan R. Stiff, Debra A. Wilson
Release Info:
Release Date: January 16, 2009 (USA) | Length: 120 min | Genre: Drama | MPAA Rating: TV-MA