Turnipseed (2008)

This is a story of tragic loss and blessed gain. This is the story of the experience John Turnipseed, who spent his youth fighting disadvantages and hardship, learning life by making the ... See full summary »

Director:

James Duke

Writer:

Nathan Scoggins

Stars:

Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Clarke Peters, Antonio Armstrong

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.	...	Johnny Turnipseed (as Larry Gilliard Jr.)
Clarke Peters	...	A.B. Turnipseed
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Antonio Armstrong	...	Accomplice
Nathan Barlow	...	Tommy
Michael Cook	...	Prison Supervisor
Cimeon Daniel	...	Little Kid
Lynnea Doublette	...	Girlfriend
Chet Goree	...	Store Clerk
Collin David Hammond	...	Johnny Turnipseed (Child)
Denishia Jackson	...	Prostitute
Gabriel Lawrence	...	Pimp
Dennis Mattai	...	Security Guard
Michelle Perdue	...	Earlene Turnipseed
Ramsey Robinson	...	Lookout
Jumah'ri Turner	...	Johnny Turnipseed (Teen)

Storyline

This is a story of tragic loss and blessed gain. This is the story of the experience John Turnipseed, who spent his youth fighting disadvantages and hardship, learning life by making the greatest mistakes. Mistakes that cost him a life he created and 10 years in prison, after which he came into The Fathering Center at Urban Ventures and now has built a program that reaches 600 men and 200 women. This is a story of truth.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 November 2008 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

5 Stone Media Group, Awaken Films

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1