Hope & Redemption: The Lena Baker Story (2008)

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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.

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Cast

Credited cast:
	Tichina Arnold	...	Lena Baker
	Dwayne Boyd	...	Juke Joint Man #1
	Chris Burns	...	Max Arthur
	Kenny Cook	...	Barry Arthur
	Peter Coyote	...	Elliot Arthur
	Jasmine Farmer	...	Young Netty
	Mike Hickman	...	Mr. Candance
	Tom Huff	...	Ken Thomas
	Randy McDowell	...	Lyle Jacobs
	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)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Laughing Crow Entertainment, Schuster's Cash See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Hope & Redemption: The Lena Baker Story (2008)
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