Inspired by true events and shot on location in New Orleans, LA. GEMMA BROWN and MARNI WILKINS and their families have been best friends since they were babies. At five, when Marni lost her mother, she was left with an unfulfilled soul. It...
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Ben Wilkins
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| Meta Golding | ... |
Samantha Banks
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Dr. LeBlanc
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| K.D. Aubert | ... |
Dr. Boudreaux
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| Malik Yoba | ... |
Roy Brown
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| Golden Brooks | ... |
Sharice Brown
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| Lew Temple | ... |
Principal Moe Thibodeaux
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| Max Parker | ... |
Christopher Morgan
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| Marilyn Swick | ... |
Barbara
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| Joshua Montes | ... |
Stripe
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| Ainsley Bailey | ... |
Marnie Wilkins
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| Junie Hoang | ... |
Stephanie
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| Ameer Baraka | ... |
Coach Barker
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| Jalene Mack | ... |
Mrs. Avila
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| Khail Bryant | ... |
Gemma Brown
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| Julia Marie Franzese | ... |
Tiffany
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| Dru Bramblett | ... |
Child 3
(as Virginia Dru Bramblett)
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| Erica Michelle | ... |
Victoria Mable Evans
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| Hash Patel | ... |
Mr. Hazeri
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William David Billions | ... |
Young Bert Caskey
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| Eric LeBlanc | ... |
Arthur Johnson
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| Blake Dang | ... |
Truong Webber
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| Evangeline Gabriel Young | ... |
Grandma Alma
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Billy Sorrells | ... |
Darnell
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Tyson Ford | ... |
Blaze
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| Erin McCluskey | ... |
Elizabeth Wilkins
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Bo Pennington | ... |
Paul Caskey
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Stephon Davis | ... |
School Photographer
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| Evelyn Boyle | ... |
Bambi
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Melodi Fortman | ... |
News Reporter
(as Melodi Hallenbeck)
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| Myrik Mitchell | ... |
Cypress
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Tony Beard | ... |
Party Guest
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Nala Hamilton | ... |
Child 2
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Crystal Powell | ... |
Cindy
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Tonyai Palmer | ... |
Wendy
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Jordyn A. Davis | ... |
Dawn
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Haley Milsap | ... |
Agnes Caskey
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Marshall Lawton | ... |
J-lix
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Elizabeth Pena | ... |
Baby Elizabeth Wilkins
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Jeffery Burkes | ... |
Jacques the Jock
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Ray Anthony Bartholomew | ... |
Child 1
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Mitchel Boyle | ... |
Bubba
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Angelina Alberti | ... |
Fawn
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Carol Joesph | ... |
Mrs. Morgan
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Gabriel Watkins | ... |
Sid
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Demi Brown | ... |
Mary Jones
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Breanna Thompson | ... |
Louana Caskey Johnson
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Cameron Scott | ... |
School dancer
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Cecilia Campesi | ... |
Tawny
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Zoe Blakely | ... |
Young Louana Caskey
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Lan Kim Baker | ... |
Kim Cuc
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Kayla Lesane | ... |
Lattrice
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Funeral attendee (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Greg Carter | ||
Written by
| Greg Carter | ... | (screenplay) |
| Greg Carter | ... | (story) |
| Richard Dane Scott | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Christopher Sean Brown | ... | executive producer |
| Steven J. Brown | ... | executive producer |
| Greg Carter | ... | producer |
| Brett Dismuke | ... | executive producer |
| Shakira Vanise Gamble | ... | line producer |
| Erick Geisler | ... | executive producer |
| Ra-Ana Gilani | ... | associate producer |
| Junie Hoang | ... | executive producer |
| Divya Vats Joshi | ... | associate producer |
| Jalene Mack | ... | associate producer |
| Al Manerson | ... | executive producer |
| Shawn McElveen | ... | executive producer |
| Anika C. McFall | ... | executive producer |
| Astrid J. Montgomery | ... | co-producer |
| Matt Olson | ... | co-producer |
| Ashebe S. Pierre | ... | executive producer |
| Bob Portal | ... | producer |
| Jordan Rosner | ... | executive producer |
| Gato Scatena | ... | executive producer |
| Mopreme Shakur | ... | co-executive producer |
| Inderpal Singh | ... | executive producer |
| John T. Sweeney | ... | co-producer |
| Dominique Telson | ... | producer |
| Datari Turner | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Kenneth Hampton | ||
| Charlie Mac | ||
Cinematography by
| Daphne Qin Wu | ||
Editing by
| Joe Bagtas | ||
Editorial Department
| Brenton Earley | ... | Post Finishing Supervisor |
Casting By
| Michelle Adams | ||
Production Design by
| Liz Arnold-Hood | ||
Art Direction by
| Tyrus Bazell | ... | asst art director |
| Melodi Fortman | ... | (as Melodi Hallenbeck) |
| Liz Hood | ||
Set Decoration by
| Melodi Fortman | ... | (as Melodi Hallenbeck) |
Costume Design by
| Ca-Trece Mas'Sey | ||
Makeup Department
| Natalie Christine Johnson | ... | makeup department head |
| Damita Jones | ... | key hair stylist |
| Lesley Rodriguez | ... | makeup artist |
| Shandrea Williams | ... | head hair department (as Shan Williams) |
Production Management
| Craig Carter | ... | unit production manager |
| Erick Geisler | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Matt Olson | ... | post-production producer |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mario Aguja | ... | second unit director |
| Eli Asnien | ... | second assistant director |
| Ra-Ana Gilani | ... | first assistant director |
| Gilda Longoria | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Tyrus Bazell | ... | art department office |
| Sarah Chatagnier | ... | food stylist |
| Shelley Irene Dall | ... | property master (as Shelley Dall) |
| Darren Holmes | ... | construction coordinator |
| Francisco Messon | ... | set dresser |
| Chris O'Sullivan | ... | Lead Dresser |
| Chris O'Sullivan | ... | leadman |
| Jennifer Ramirez | ... | set dresser |
| Joe Rohaley | ... | p.a. |
| Angelina Saia | ... | buyer |
| Barbara Haley Taylor | ... | art department coordinator (as Barbara Vinson) |
| Nathanael Trahan | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| Khristian Leslie | ... | boom operator |
| Martin White | ... | sound mixer |
Visual Effects by
| James England | ... | digital compositor |
| Erick Geisler | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Guillom Hines | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Matt Olson | ... | visual effects producer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dwayne Brown | ... | rigging electrician |
| Christopher Griffin | ... | gaffer |
| Matt Guidry | ... | first assistant camera |
| Adam Lipscomb | ... | second assistant camera |
| Katrienne Soulagnet | ... | camera operator |
| Calvin Ursin Jr. | ... | key grip |
Casting Department
| Tonyai Palmer | ... | extras casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Makysha Barksdale | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Breanna Thompson | ... | key costumer |
Music Department
| Charlie Mac | ... | music supervisor |
| Al Manerson | ... | music supervisor |
| Mopreme Shakur | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mario Aguja | ... | continuity / script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Randy J. Drago Jr. | ... | key production assistant |
| Jennifer Guedon | ... | set production assistant |
| Ian Leisy | ... | production assistant |
| Jalene Mack | ... | production attorney |
| John Peeler | ... | post production assistant |
Production Companies
- My BFF Films
- AMP International
- G2 (post-production)
- Nexus Entertainment
Distributors
Special Effects
- G2 (visual effects)
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Inspired by true events and shot on location in New Orleans, LA. GEMMA BROWN and MARNI WILKINS and their families have been best friends since they were babies. At five, when Marni lost her mother, she was left with an unfulfilled soul. It was a devastating loss, but thankfully her best friend, Gemma and her family were always by her side. Now ten years later, Marni has the opportunity to find that lost connection with her mother when she learns that her mother's favorite poet, SAMANTHA BANKS will be teaching at a distinguished magnet school for the arts in their area. The two friends are both excited to apply. Gemma gets accepted, however they soon learn that Marni's father has neglectfully missed the registration deadline. Realizing that her dreams of getting to know her mother may disappear, Gemma convinces Marni to do something drastic. Things don't go as quite planned, but the two girls learn a valuable lesson about race, identity, politics, friendship and growing up in this poignant, yet tender, 'coming of age' story. Written by NGC |
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