Life Support (2007)
Overview
The true-life story of a mother who overcame an addiction to crack and became a positive role model and an AIDS activist in the black community.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.958 |
Directed By
Nelson George
Crew
Nelson George
Patrick Tendai Pfupajena
Hannah Weyer
Jim McKay
Nelson George
TOP CAST
Queen Latifah
Ana
Raw Leiba
Sportbike Gang Leader
Sidné Anderson
Sister Bernice
Anna Deavere Smith
Lucille
Wendell Pierce
Slick
Evan Ross
Amare
Gloria Reuben
Sandra
Tony Rock
Ness
Darrin Henson
MJ2
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tanya
Myra Lucretia Taylor
Dr. Cooper
Rachel Nicks
Kelly
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