Synopsis
A girls’ basketball coach battles a heroin addiction while mentoring a 12-year-old street kid adopted by Will and his wife.
Key facts
Cast
Obaka Adedunyo, Loretta Devine, Robert Dean, Audrey Maple, Ellwoodson Williams, Mimi Ayers, J.W. Smith, Jesse D. Goins
Original language
English
First release
January 1, 1981 (United States)
Crew
Screenplay
Anthony Wisdom, Jessie Maple
Producer
Jessie Maple, LeRoy Patton
Cinematography
LeRoy Patton
Editing
Willette Coleman
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Festival of Movies 2025 generic
- Melbourne International Film Festival 2025 generic - Feature
- National Film Preservation Board 2024 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | January 1, 1981 |
| Theatrical | United States | June 13, 2025 |
Full credits
| Director | Jessie Maple |
| Cast | Obaka Adedunyo (Will), Loretta Devine (Jean), Robert Dean (Little Brother), Audrey Maple (Audrey), Ellwoodson Williams (Bonaker), Mimi Ayers (LaVern Hampton), J.W. Smith (Jeff), Jesse D. Goins (Jewell), Darryl Alladice (Roy), Maiwanda Bullock (Basketball Coach), John Reed (Referee), Reno Huntley, Jr. (Boy on Stair), Dorothi Fox (Lady Eating), Jewell Butler (Man on Stair) |
| Screenplay | Anthony Wisdom, Jessie Maple |
| Producer | Jessie Maple, LeRoy Patton |
| Cinematography | LeRoy Patton |
| Editing | Willette Coleman |
| Sound | Michael Jacobsohn |
Additional data: TMDB.
