A Journal for Jordan (2021)
Overview
Based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, a soldier deployed to Iraq begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $25,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $6,700,000.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 10.108 |
Directed By
Denzel Washington
Crew
Molly Allen
David Bloomfield
Aaron L. Gilbert
Jason Cloth
Richard McConnell
Janelle Beaudry
Marcelo Zarvos
Maryse Alberti
Hughes Winborne
Sharon Seymour
Peter Borck
James C. Feng
Michelle Schluter-Ford
Halina Siwolop
Sharen Davis
Eva Firshein
Diem Hoang
Allison Krumwiede
Stephen Morahan
Scott Millan
Greg Orloff
Mandell Winter
Brian Drewes
Troy Moore
Helen Monaghan
Josephine Allegretti
Virgil Williams
Dana Canedy
Chad Tyler
Denzel Washington
Michael B. Jordan
Denzel Washington
Steve Tisch
Jason Blumenthal
Todd Black
Virgil Williams
TOP CAST
Michael B. Jordan
Charles King
Chanté Adams
Dana Canedy
Jalon Christian
Jordan
Robert Wisdom
Sgt. T.J. Canedy
Tamara Tunie
Penny Canedy
Jasmine Batchelor
Gwen Canedy
Marchánt Davis
Mike Canedy
Susan Pourfar
Miriam
Vanessa Aspillaga
Robin
Grey Henson
Ciro
Johnny M. Wu
Manny
David Wilson Barnes
Schaefer
Spencer Squire
Rosenblum
Melanie Nicholls-King
Kaleshia
Annabel O'Hagan
Waitress
Samuel Caleb Walker
Imhoff
Cleveland Berto
Mohammed
Clark Jackson
Dana's Doctor
Judy Rosenblatt
Talkative Neighbor
Mark A. Jones
Lt. Colonel
Julian Vidaurrazaga
Iraq Kid (uncredited)
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