A young singer struggles with his sexuality and the treatment of others while coming of age in a small Southern Baptist community.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 2 nominations.
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Cast
| Mo'Nique | ... |
Claire Rousseau
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| Julian J. Walker | ... |
Randy Rousseau
(as Julian Walker)
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| Kevin Allesee | ... |
Marshall MacNeil
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| Isaiah Washington | ... |
Lance Rousseau
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| Terrell Tilford | ... |
Pastor Crandall
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Gary LeRoi Gray | ... |
Efrem
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Torrey Laamar | ... |
Todd Waterson
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| D. Woods | ... |
Leslie Crandall
(as Wanita 'D. Woods' Woodgett)
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| Nikki Jane | ... |
Crystal
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| Lindsay Seim | ... |
Libby
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| Nicole Lovince | ... |
Justine
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Hunt Scarritt | ... |
Mr. Brock
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Terry Henry | ... |
Mrs. Crandall
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Hannah Moye | ... |
Chrissie Rousseau
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Kenny Matlock | ... |
Store Manager
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David Pye | ... |
Boy in the Woods
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Patrik-Ian Polk | ... |
Singer
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Michael Jefferson | ... |
Choir Director
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Regina Adams | ... |
Choir Member
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Gwen Barber | ... |
Choir Member
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Felicia Baskins | ... |
Choir Member
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M. Bourne | ... |
Choir Member
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Tamara Hinton | ... |
Choir Member
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Jackie Hypolite | ... |
Choir Member
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Katherine Jackson | ... |
Choir Member
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Vasti Jackson | ... |
Choir Member
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Edward Johnson Jr. | ... |
Choir Member
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Katonya Johnson | ... |
Choir Member
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Barbara Myers | ... |
Choir Member
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Tasha Myers | ... |
Choir Member
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Dorothy Parker | ... |
Choir Member
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Kingsley Heidelberg | ... |
Choir Organist
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Jerry Parker | ... |
Choir Bass Guitar
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Kevin Russell | ... |
Choir Drummer
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| Nimi Adokiye | ... |
Eye Witness
(as Nimi)
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Stanika Banks | ... |
Choir Member
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Kary Brown | ... |
Club Musician
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Rindy Chapman | ... |
Marshall's Mom
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Curtis Davis | ... |
Police officer
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Joshua Colby Hipps | ... |
Brother
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Kesean Jackson | ... |
Choir Keyboardist
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| Bill Pacer | ... |
Creepy Guy
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Gay Polk-Payton | ... |
TV News Reporter
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Scott Street | ... |
Club Musician
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Paul Talbot | ... |
Doctor
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Caleb Kirkland | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Patrik-Ian Polk | ||
Written by
| Rikki Beadle Blair | ... | () |
| Larry Duplechan | ... | (novel) |
| Patrik-Ian Polk | ... | () |
Produced by
| Autumn Bailey | ... | associate producer |
| Rikki Beadle Blair | ... | co-producer |
| Keith Louis Brown | ... | producer |
| Kim Burse | ... | co-producer |
| Ashley Erin Campbell | ... | post-production associate producer (as Ashley Campbell) |
| Rindy Chapman | ... | line producer |
| Edel Corrigan | ... | post-production producer |
| John B Gordon | ... | associate producer |
| John R. Gordon | ... | associate producer |
| Sidney Hicks | ... | executive producer |
| Mo'Nique | ... | executive producer |
| Janlatae Mullins | ... | associate producer: Georgia (as Jan Mullins) |
| Gabrielle Pickle | ... | line producer: Georgia |
| Patrik-Ian Polk | ... | producer |
| Carol Ann Shine | ... | producer |
| Lhay Browning Triffiley | ... | line producer |
| Isaiah Washington | ... | producer |
| Matthew Young | ... | producer: Atlanta |
Music by
| Rooster Blues | ... | (original score) |
Cinematography by
| Eunah Lee | ... | (as Eun-ah Lee) |
Editing by
| Bryan Colvin | ||
Editorial Department
| Ricky Hayner | ... | on-line editor |
| Peter Swartz | ... | colorist |
| Jerry Walker | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Matthew Morgan | ||
Production Design by
| Candi Guterres | ||
Art Direction by
| Kat Magaña | ... | (as Kat Magana) |
| Jared Young | ... | (2nd unit Georgia) |
Set Decoration by
| Lydia King-Rayner | ||
Costume Design by
| Jennifer Schreck | ||
Makeup Department
| Roosevelt Cartwright | ... | makeup for Mo'nique |
| Natalie Collins | ... | makeup artist |
| Shondra 'Butterfly' Macklin | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Tandy Byrd | ... | unit production manager |
| Chris Catchings | ... | unit production manager |
| Edel Corrigan | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Chris Catchings | ... | second assistant director |
| Donald Hamrick | ... | assistant director: Atlanta |
| Gilda Longoria | ... | first assistant director |
| Chad Marvin | ... | second assistant director: Atlanta |
| Michael McGuirk | ... | first assistant director (as Mike McGuirk) |
| Jasmine Reedom | ... | second second assistant director |
| Luis Solis | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Jennifer Chandler | ... | assistant art director: Atlanta |
| Ronnie Chapman | ... | assistant art director |
| Frank W. Kapaun | ... | set production assistant |
| Caleb Kirkland | ... | set dresser |
| Michael Luce | ... | set dresser |
| Chris Meaders | ... | lead person / leadman |
| Will Owens | ... | set production assistant |
| Prentice Randolph | ... | set dresser |
| Ronnie Delanie Ruffin Jr. | ... | property master |
| Tripp Streety | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Parker Colt | ... | sound recordist (as Parker J. Colt) |
| Anthony Gary | ... | sound: Atlanta |
| Dean Hovey | ... | music editor / re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Frederick Howard | ... | sound effects editor |
| Forrest Philpot | ... | boom operator |
Visual Effects by
| Christopher Jaros | ... | visual effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Brandon Bishop | ... | grip: Atlanta |
| N.T. Bullock | ... | b unit operator |
| Kyler Dennis | ... | first assistant camera |
| Joshua Gary | ... | assistant camera: Atlanta |
| John Kelley | ... | first assistant camera |
| Andy Luce | ... | grip |
| Gregg Marion | ... | key grip |
| Katie Morris | ... | photographer |
| David Ross | ... | second assistant camera: Atlanta |
| Johnny Stubbs | ... | gaffer: Atlanta unit |
| Kate Szatmari | ... | photographer |
| Justin van Wie | ... | electrician |
| Chance White | ... | additional cinematographer |
| Jared Wilcox | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Elise Fyke | ... | casting assistant |
| Alec Martin | ... | casting assistant |
| Dunlap Peeples IV | ... | casting assistant |
| Scotty Whitehurst | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Polly Esthers Closet | ... | costume and props |
| James Damus | ... | wardrobe |
| Sandra Payne | ... | costume supervisor |
| Philip Schreck | ... | costume assistant |
| Kyle Tullos | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Kiara Washington | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Melonie Gerald | ... | locations manager |
Music Department
| Kary Brown | ... | musician |
| Keith Louis Brown | ... | music supervisor |
| Kim Burse | ... | music supervisor |
| Tauros Essex | ... | recording engineer |
| Adam Samuel Goldman | ... | music & songs by |
| Dingus Tron | ... | original score mixer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Carol A. Compton | ... | script clearance |
| Lakisha D Heidelberg | ... | script supervisor |
| Star Victoria | ... | Atlanta |
Transportation Department
| Scott Goodwin | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Valerie Blakey | ... | production coordinator |
| Bryan Colvin | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Tony Floyd Jr. | ... | production assistant |
| Sam Ingram | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Jefferson | ... | assistant |
| Christal Jordan | ... | public relations |
| Frank W. Kapaun | ... | production assistant |
| Judy Klein | ... | social media specialist |
| Chris Meadows | ... | production assistant |
| John Neal | ... | caterer |
| Will Owens | ... | production assistant |
| Landry Prichard | ... | media coordinator |
| Dathon Seeley | ... | production assistant |
| Sarah Suber | ... | production assistant |
| Christopher Thompson-Walls | ... | publicity coordinator |
| Star Victoria | ... | script supervisor: Atlanta |
| Bryan David W. | ... | assistant production coordinator: travel |
| Jerry Walker | ... | production assistant |
| Christopher Walls | ... | production assistant |
| Tim Yates | ... | public relations |
Thanks
| Christopher Scott Cherot | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- RLJ Entertainment (2015) (United States) (theatrical)
- Urban Movie Channel (UMC) (2015) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Clairmont Camera Film & Digital (camera equipment provided by)
- IndieClear (script clearance)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Will you choose to be what you had no choice in being... See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Goofs | The brand of car driven by Marshal was switched between Buick and Pontiac thorough the film. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Lord I Want To Be Like Jesus See more » |
| Quotes |
Randy Rousseau:
Are you okay? Efrem: I wish you would quit fucking asking me that man. I'm running out of punchlines. See more » |