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Cries Unheard

  • 2015
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
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Cries Unheard (2015)
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Set in a small Alabama town in 1977, eleven year old Karen Murphy must deal with being abused by her mother and being ridiculed and bullied by her peers for being a bastard child and the dau... Read allSet in a small Alabama town in 1977, eleven year old Karen Murphy must deal with being abused by her mother and being ridiculed and bullied by her peers for being a bastard child and the daughter of the town whore.Set in a small Alabama town in 1977, eleven year old Karen Murphy must deal with being abused by her mother and being ridiculed and bullied by her peers for being a bastard child and the daughter of the town whore.

  • Director
    • Daniel Beard
  • Writers
    • Candy J. Beard
    • Daniel Beard
  • Stars
    • Taylor Moss
    • Shawn I. Chevalier
    • JaKaylah Rich
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    15
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Daniel Beard
    • Writers
      • Candy J. Beard
      • Daniel Beard
    • Stars
      • Taylor Moss
      • Shawn I. Chevalier
      • JaKaylah Rich
    • 2User reviews
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    Steven Campbell, Tammy Reid-Benedict, and Morgan Danielle McKervey in Cries Unheard (2015)
    Shawn I. Chevalier and Taylor Moss in Cries Unheard (2015)
    Shawn I. Chevalier, Rick Newlin, and Taylor Moss in Cries Unheard (2015)
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    Candy J. Beard and Daniel Beard at an event for Cries Unheard (2015)

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    Taylor Moss
    Taylor Moss
    • Karen
    Shawn I. Chevalier
    Shawn I. Chevalier
    • Victoria
    JaKaylah Rich
    • Georgia
    Rick Riblett
    • Sheriff Morgan
    Morgan Danielle McKervey
    • Holly
    Steven Campbell
    • Travis Caldwell
    Tammy Reid-Benedict
    • Mrs. Caldwell
    Maria Guerra
    • Laura
    Keira Vanevenhoven
    • Mary Jane
    Dawn McHargue
    • Principal Carter
    Rick Newlin
    • Mr. Ramsey
    Violet Miller
    • Karen at 5 Years Old
    Kaydence Marie Brazzille
    • Georgia at 5 Years Old
    Bill Benson
    • Michael
    Brandy Moss
    • Teacher
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    • Director
      • Daniel Beard
    • Writers
      • Candy J. Beard
      • Daniel Beard
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      Candy J. Beard (Screenwriter and Executive Producer) wrote her second song in 2014 and again asked Rachel Brett (who had teamed up with her for a song in Vanished) to write the music and record the song. "Momma" is the first song the viewers hear in the opening scene. It tells the story of a young girl, being abused by her alcoholic mother and wishing she could one day meet her father.

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    10/10
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    Great short film! The film deals with the issue of child abuse. It also tackles the subjects of bullying and racism, albeit at a smaller level. The actress who plays the mother and the actress who plays Karen are incredible! The depiction of abuse feels very, very real and will make you feel the child's pain. I know I was wincing every time Karen was in the film. Some small sound issues, but very well done for a short film with a small budget. Very, very impressed with the actors who play the roles of mother and child. Both are incredible! I will definitely watch to see what both of these actresses do in the future. Also, the music was so good! I think they are original songs. Very, very good!
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    • Sep 4, 2015

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    • Release date
      • August 1, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
    • Production company
      • Dreams Come True Films
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