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Writer (WGA):
Dennis Nemec (written by)
Release Date:
21 March 1988 (USA)
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Single mother, Theresa Johnson, becomes homeless, loses her job and tries to survive with her young daughter...
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A very Hard-Hitting Film!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Mare Winningham | ... | Theresa Johnson | |
| Grace Johnston | ... | Hillary Johnson | |
| L. Scott Caldwell | ... | Althea Watkins | |
| Obba Babatundé | ... | Raymond Watkins | |
| Dorian Harewood | ... | Calvin Reed | |
| Jennifer Leigh Warren | ... | Sharee Watkins | |
| Davenia McFadden | ... | Kathleen | |
| Mos Def | ... | Richard Watkins (as Dante Terrell Smith) | |
| Jose Soto | ... | Bobby Gifford | |
| Shawana Kemp | ... | Tracy Watkins | |
| Charlayne Woodard | ... | Chandra Watkins (as Charlain Woodard) | |
| Akuyoe Graham | ... | Charlesletta (as Akuyoe) | |
| Nicholas Podbrey | ... | Kenny | |
| Brenda Denmark | ... | Elizabeth | |
| Kate Lynch | ... | Carrie |
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Children of Poverty (Canada: English title) (working title) (USA) (working title)
Le choix tragique (Canada: French title)
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Le choix tragique (Canada: French title)
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93 min
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I watched this movie on Lifetime about eight years ago, and it still left an impression on me even still today. The struggle with homelessness is not a fun one, for I know first hand. Mare Winningham gives and excellent and very, very sad performance in this film. It just seems that all the odds are against her, and she's left to make some very rash decisions. You just want so much to help people like this out in the time of need, but have to stand by as helpless as they are. This movie should be recommended as a standard for all to watch, as we are all one paycheck away from the shelter, or even the doorways in our streets. This should not be happening in the greatest country the world has ever known.