The Ties That Bind (2006)

Inspired by the true story of Sandra Daniels, who used abuse to motivate her success. Daniels started her journey to freedom at sixteen when she was forced to live in her car. The film ... See full summary »

Director:

Angela Elayne Gibbs

Writer:

Angela Elayne Gibbs

Stars:

Karen Malina White, Marla Gibbs, Gayle Samuels

Cast

Credited cast:
Karen Malina White	...	Madison
Marla Gibbs	...	Delores
Gayle Samuels	...	Lynne
Ayana Nataki	...	Teen Madison
Car'ynn Sims	...	Young Madison
Tico Wells	...	Jamal
Lee Garlington	...	Therapist
Milauna Jemai	...	Teen Lynne
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Starletta DuPois	...	Aunt Bea
Marcella Lewis	...	Brittany
Essie Mcquillan	...	Waitress

Storyline

Inspired by the true story of Sandra Daniels, who used abuse to motivate her success. Daniels started her journey to freedom at sixteen when she was forced to live in her car. The film looks at how child abuse plagues the adult, threatening their happiness until they are willing to cut "The Ties That Bind." It's a short film is about courage. It asks, "How does one break free from a painful past and move forward to a fulfilling life?" and it finds an answer we can all live with. For more information contact: Angela Gibbs [phone]

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 February 2006 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

27 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Won the HBO short film competition at Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival.

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