Hopes Identity (2013)
Marcus and Cynthia are young middle school teachers who begin an interracial relationship that threatens to tear apart their family and friends. While the lines of color become blurred when combined with careers and deception, they experience the rollercoaster ride of life. What emerges is a deeply honest portrait of the challenges and obstacles that affect true love in this heartfelt drama.
Director: Christopher L. Ellis
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Amari Bagley as Dontrell |
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Bruce Bowers as Lanny Johnson |
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Sylvester Boyd as Pops Johnson |
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Jonez Cain as Gina |
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Marlon Daniel Cowart as B-Baller #3 |
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Jason Cronjager as Thomas Evans |
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Monique Dismuke as Lanny's Girl #1 |
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Reginald Garner as Principal Turner |
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Michelle Grayson as DeMarcus Johnson |
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Michelle Grayson as Yolanda |
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Alexandra Heard as Stacy Evans |
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Kimberly Ridgeway as Tiana Daniels |
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David L. Schormann as Mr. Preston |
| Directing | Christopher L. Ellis | Director |
| Writing | Christopher L. Ellis | Writer |