Set in the 1930's Iowa, where the Cora's family live as the community's only African-Americans. and supported only by Cora's being a housekeeper to the Studevants. When tragedy strikes, will Cora's speak the truth...with consequences?
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Title: Cora Unashamed (TV Movie 2000)
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1 win & 1 nomination.
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| Regina Taylor | ... | Cora Jenkins | |
| Cherry Jones | ... | Lizbeth Studevant | |
| Ellen Muth | ... | Jessie at 18 | |
| Michael Gaston | ... | Arthur Studevant | |
| Kohl Sudduth | ... | Joe | |
| Arlen Dean Snyder | ... | Dr. Siebels | |
| CCH Pounder | ... | Ma Jenkins | |
| Tinashe | ... | Josephine (as Tinashe Kachingwe) | |
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Molly Graham | ... | Jessie at 5 |
| Ben Easter | ... | Willie Matsoulis | |
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Tiffany M. Wren | ... | Mary at 13 |
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Melissa Albright | ... | Mary at 26 |
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Tom Woodward | ... | Reverend Macelroy |
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Bethany Larson | ... | Muriel Debord |
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David Fritts | ... | Tom Debord |
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Set in the 1930's Iowa, where the Cora's family live as the community's only African-Americans. and supported only by Cora's being a housekeeper to the Studevants. When tragedy strikes, will Cora's speak the truth...with consequences?
This film, to my mind, is an excellent portrayal of the values of the time. The set, costumes and camera-work are outstanding. The story in itself has a universal theme; it could have been set in any country, at any time. In a way, it reminds me of The Color Purple, also of Clara's Heart; the issues of gender and race are still relevant today, as are the issue of loveless parents leaving the care of their children to hired help. I cannot understand why this film did not receive the international recognition it deserves; I will recommend it to everyone I know. It was shown on late-night TV here in South Africa, and I stayed up until 3 a.m. just to watch it.