''A Cross to Bear'' is a 2012 American drama film written by Cas Sigers-Beedles and directed by Tandria Potts and starring
Danielle Deadwyler
Danielle Deadwyler (born May 3, 1982) is an American actress. She began her career appearing on Atlanta stage, notably the 2009 production of ''For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf, For Colored Girls'', and mad ...
in her screen debut. The film also starring
Kim Fields,
Jackie Long
Jackie Long (born October 23, 1981) is an American television and film actor, writer, musician, director and producer. He is also a voice actor for ''Grand Theft Auto V
''Grand Theft Auto V'' is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Roc ...
and
Malinda Williams
Melinda is a feminine given name.
Etymology
The modern name ''Melinda'' is a combination of "Mel" with the suffix "-inda". "Mel" can be derived from names such as Melanie meaning "dark, black" in Greek, or from Melissa (μέλισσα) meaning ...
. The film follows homeless alcoholic (Danielle Deadwyler) and her newborn baby and a former nurse (Kim Fields) who provides shelter for her.
The film received
Black Reel Awards nomination for Outstanding Screenplay in a TV Movie or Limited Series.
Cast
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Danielle Deadwyler
Danielle Deadwyler (born May 3, 1982) is an American actress. She began her career appearing on Atlanta stage, notably the 2009 production of ''For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf, For Colored Girls'', and mad ...
as Erica Moses
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Storm Reid
Storm Reid is an American actress. After playing a small role in the television film ''A Cross to Bear'' (2012), Reid made her acting debut with an appearance in the period drama film '' 12 Years a Slave'' (2013). She earned recognition for a s ...
as Young Erica
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Kim Fields as Joan
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Jackie Long
Jackie Long (born October 23, 1981) is an American television and film actor, writer, musician, director and producer. He is also a voice actor for ''Grand Theft Auto V
''Grand Theft Auto V'' is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Roc ...
as Charles
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Malinda Williams
Melinda is a feminine given name.
Etymology
The modern name ''Melinda'' is a combination of "Mel" with the suffix "-inda". "Mel" can be derived from names such as Melanie meaning "dark, black" in Greek, or from Melissa (μέλισσα) meaning ...
as Fae
References
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American drama television films
2012 television films
2012 films
2010s English-language films