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Hope & Redemption: The Lena Baker Story (2008)
The Lena Baker Story (original title)

PG_13  106 min  -  Crime | Drama | History
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A chronicle of the life of Lena Baker, the first woman to be sent to the electric chair in Georgia for the murder of her employer, who forced her into sexual slavery.

Director:

Ralph Wilcox

Writer:

Ralph Wilcox
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Cast

Credited cast:
Tichina Arnold ...
Dwayne Boyd ...
Juke Joint Man #1
Chris Burns ...
Max Arthur
Kenny Cook ...
Barry Arthur
Peter Coyote ...
Elliot Arthur
Jasmine Farmer Jasmine Farmer ...
Young Netty
Mike Hickman Mike Hickman ...
Mr. Candance
Tom Huff ...
Ken Thomas
Randy McDowell ...
Lyle Jacobs
Paul Montgomery Paul Montgomery ...
Rev. James
Ron Prather ...
Mr. Riddle
Frank Roberts ...
Mr. Powell
Michael Rooker
Shamar Sanders ...
Royal (as Brandon Sanders)
Ron Clinton Smith ...
Cotton Foreman
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A chronicle of the life of Lena Baker, the first woman to be sent to the electric chair in Georgia for the murder of her employer, who forced her into sexual slavery.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | History

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving racism, violence, alcoholism, and some sexual content See all certifications »
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

A Verdadeira História de Lena Baker See more »

Filming Locations:

Georgia, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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