''Kingdom Come'' is a 2001 American

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film, written by

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and Jessie Jones, and directed by

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. This film stars

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, Vivica A. Fox,

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, and Darius McCrary.

Plot

''Kingdom Come'' is a story of a family called the Slocumbs, living out in the country, who must come together after the death of a family member, whom no one seems to remember with much fondness. It is based on the

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play ''Dearly Departed''. First, there's Woodrow "Bud" Slocumb, the man in question, whose wife, Raynelle (

), is pretty nonchalant about his death from a stroke. Then, there's Ray Bud (

), a recovering alcoholic who has a problem with seeing his father dead because of their rocky relationship; his wife, Lucille ( Vivica A. Fox), is a loving, devoted housewife who goes out of her way to make sure that everyone has everything they need, but can't have the one thing she wants out of life: a child. Next, Junior (

) has blown all of his money on a failed invention, and his loud mouthed wife, Charisse (

), is no help; she hits the roof after his infidelity and reminds him often that she could have been married to his rich lawyer cousin, who, it is later revealed, left his own wife Juanita (

). Then, there's Marguerite (

), a pious, overbearing mother who usually calls her wayward son, Royce ( Darius McCrary), a "Demon Seed"; she fears that he will end up in jail like his brother, and the latter is an unemployed worker who is irritated by his mother's unsolicited and shrill advice on how to live his life.

Story Plotline

The film begins with a morning radio announcement by Rev. Beverly H. Hooker (

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). Raynelle receives and reads her sister-in-law Marguerite's letter (much to Bud's annoyance), which says that she was expecting Bud to attend Sunday service, but assumed that he decided to watch wrestling again like he'd always did, but wonders that there was going to be television in hell. She had also heard about Junior's and Charisse's business going bad, and wonders that would he ever learn. She thinks that both her nephew and her own son could learn from Buster Kincaid's child, Tiny. She had him over the weekend, and he did some chores around the house; as a reward, she gave him three dollars for his birthday the following week instead of the actual two dollars. Moreover, she says that she has decided to come over to visit after church; she believes that one of them needs to get things right with the Lord, and she is the woman for the job. She decides that they are going to spend of whole day in prayer, discussing scripture, and singing hymns until they wear her down, like it says in 2 Peter 3:8, "One day is with the Lord as a thousand years." After Raynelle finishes reading, Bud, who both agrees and disagrees with some things said in the letter, collapses and dies, with the former noticing. Later, Royce is awaken by a loud ring of his phone. The one calling is his mother, who starts singing too pitchy, getting him annoyed that he hangs up. After he answers again, he calls her off for waking him up, in which she replies that she says that he's taking the Lord's name in vain. Royce talks harshly to his mother, but she talks back and asks why he is still in his bed. She tells him that it's 7:00 in the morning and why he isn't up looking for a job, but he replies that it's not that at all. She assumes that he has a love hangover and begins accusing him of laying with a harlot, in which she starts slapping her phone to get back at him. He tells her to stop that and asks what does she want. She thought that he want to know that his uncle Bud has died this morning. He seems to be compassionate, saying that he is sorry to hear that and asking how his aunt Raynelle was doing. She replies that his aunt is not doing well, as his uncle dropped dead at a breakfast table in the middle of her letter. He then pretends to be sympathetic about the cause of his uncle's death. She says that they are going to their house and giving them comfort and some Christian counsel.

Cast

as Raymond "Ray" Bud Slocumb *

as Charisse Slocumb * Vivica A. Fox as Lucille Slocumb *

as Marguerite Slocumb *

as Junior Slocumb *

as Juanita Slocumb *

as Rev. Beverly H. Hooker * Darius McCrary as Royce Slocumb *

as Raynelle Slocumb * Richard Gant as Clyde Kincaid * Kellita Smith as Bernice Talbot *

Clifton Davis Clifton Duncan Davis (born October 4, 1945) is an American actor, singer, songwriter, minister, and author. Davis wrote The Jackson 5's No. 2 hit "Never Can Say Goodbye" in 1971. He appeared on Broadway in the musicals '' Two Gentlemen of Verona ...

as Charles Winslow *

Masasa Moyo Masasa Moyo is a Canadian television, film and voice actress. Filmography Film * '' Kingdom Come'' (2001) - Delightful Slocumb * ''Nosferatu L.A. '02'' (2002) - Laytesha (voice) * '' Paris'' (2003) - Golden Gate Bartender * '' Woman Thou Art Loo ...

as Delightful Slocumb *

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as Antoine Depew * Ellis E. Williams as Woodrow "Bud" Slocumb (uncredited)

Awards and nominations

* In 2002, received a ''

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'' nomination for "Outstanding Actress" for

; "Outstanding Supporting Actor" for

; "Outstanding Supporting Actress" for

; and "Outstanding Supporting Actress" for Vivica A. Fox.

Soundtrack

* "Kingdom Come" - Written by

Kirk Franklin Kirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American songwriter, choir director, gospel singer, and rapper. He is best known for leading urban contemporary gospel ensembles such as The Family, God's Property, and One Nation Crew (1NC) ...

*: Performed by Kirk Franklin and Jill Scott *: Produced by Kirk Franklin for Fo Yo Soul Productions/ B-Rite Music *: Kirk Franklin appears courtesy of GospoCentric Records *: Jill Scott appears courtesy of Hidden Beach Recordings * "Blessed Assurance Jesus Is Mine" - Written by Fannie Crosby and Joseph Knapp *: Performed by

* "It's Alright" - Written by Kirk Franklin *: Performed by Trin-i-tee 5:7 *: Produced by Kirk Franklin for Fo Yo Soul Productions/B-Rite Music *: Trin-i-tee 5:7 appears courtesy of B-Rite Music * "Someday" - Written by Kirk Franklin *: Performed by

Crystal Lewis Crystal Lynn Lewis (born September 11, 1969) is an American contemporary Christian and jazz singer, songwriter and actress. Lewis has been nominated for several Grammy Awards, and has won multiple GMA Dove Awards. Additionally, she has released ...

*: Produced by Kirk Franklin for Fo Yo Soul Productions/B-Rite Music *: Crystal Lewis appears courtesy of Metro One Records * "Help Lord (Won't You Come)" - Written by Stanley Burrell, Ontario Haynes, Maurice Stewart and John Rhone *: Performed by

MC Hammer Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), better known by his stage name MC Hammer (or simply Hammer), is an American rapper, dancer, record producer and entrepreneur. He is known for hit songs such as " U Can't Touch This", "2 Legit 2 Quit" ...

*: Courtesy of

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*: By Arrangement with Warner Special Products *: Produced by The Whole 9 * " Just a Closer Walk With Thee" - Traditional *: Performed by Bobby Jones and the Nashville Super Choir *: Courtesy of GospoCentric Records * "Every Woman" - Written by Kirk Franklin *: Performed by Az Yet *: Produced by Kirk Franklin for Fo Yo Soul Productions/B-Rite Music * "Stand" - Written by Kirk Franklin *: Performed by Shawn Stockman *: Produced by Kirk Franklin for Fo Yo Soul Productions/B-Rite Music *: Shawn Stockman appears courtesy of

Universal Records Universal Music Group N.V. (often abbreviated as UMG and referred to as just Universal Music) is a Dutch–American multinational music corporation under Dutch law. UMG's corporate headquarters are located in Hilversum, Netherlands and its ...

* "God's Got It All In Control" - Written by Kurt Carr *: Performed by Kurt Carr and friends featuring

Tamela Mann Tamela Jean Mann (née Johnson; born June 9, 1966) is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and actress. Mann began her career as a singer with the gospel group Kirk Franklin and the Family. She was a featured soloist on several tracks while wit ...

from The Family *: Produced by Kurt Carr for Kurt Carr Productions/GospoCentric Records *: Kurt Carr, Yvette Williams and Tamela Mann appear courtesy of GospoCentric Records * "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" - Traditional * " It Is Well With My Soul" - Written by

Horatio Spafford Horatio Gates Spafford (October 20, 1828, Troy, New York – September 25, 1888, Jerusalem) was a prominent American lawyer and Presbyterian church elder. He is best known for penning the Christian hymn '' It Is Well With My Soul'' following a f ...

and Philip Bliss * "

Amazing Grace "Amazing Grace" is a Christian hymn published in 1779 with words written in 1772 by English Anglican clergyman and poet John Newton (1725–1807). It is an immensely popular hymn, particularly in the United States, where it is used for both ...

" - Written by

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* "Thy Will Be Done" - Written by Kirk Franklin *: Performed by

Deborah Cox Deborah Cox (born July 13, 1974) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Born and raised in Toronto, she began performing on television commercials at age 12, and entered various talent shows in her teenage years before ...

*: Produced by Kirk Franklin for Fo Yo Soul Productions/B-Rite Music *: Deborah Cox appears courtesy of

J Records J Records was an American record label owned and operated by Bertelsmann Music Group until it was transferred to Sony Music Entertainment when they acquired all of BMG’s record labels in late 2008. It was distributed through the RCA Music Gro ...

LLC * "Daddy's Song" - Written by Kirk Franklin *: Performed by Carl Thomas, Natalie Wilson and SOP *: Produced by Kirk Franklin for Fo Yo Soul Productions/B-Rite Music *: Carl Thomas appears courtesy of

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*: Natalie Wilson and SOP appear courtesy of GospoCentric Records * "Try Me" - Written by Kirk Franklin *: Performed by the cast with Ashley Guilbert, Shanika Leeks and Candy West * "Try Me" - Written by Kirk Franklin *: Performed by

Tamar Braxton Tamar Estine Braxton (born March 17, 1977) is an American singer and television personality. Braxton began her career in 1990 as a founding member of The Braxtons, an R&B singing group formed with her sisters. The Braxtons released their debut ...

and One Nation Crew *: Produced by Kirk Franklin for Fo Yo Soul Productions/B-Rite Music *: Tamar Braxton appears courtesy of DreamWorks Records *: One Nation Crew appears courtesy of B-Rite Music * "Thank You" - Written by Kirk Franklin *: Performed by Kirk Franklin and

Mary Mary Mary Mary is a female American urban contemporary gospel duo composed of sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell (born April 29, 1972) and Trecina Atkins-Campbell (born May 1, 1974). Formed in 1998, Mary Mary was launched into mainstream recognition f ...

*: Produced by Kirk Franklin for Fo Yo Soul Productions/B-Rite Music *: Mary Mary appears courtesy of Columbia Records *: Kirk Franklin appears courtesy of GospoCentric Records

References

External links

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246002/soundtrack
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