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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Michael Grayson as DeMarcus Johnson |
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Brittany Williams as Cynthia Evans |
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Sylvester Boyd as Pops Johnson |
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Bruce Bowers as Lanny Johnson |
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Jason Cronjager as Thomas Evans |
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Alexandra Heard as Stacy Evans |
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Jonez Cain as Gina |
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Michelle Grayson as Yolonda |
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Reginald Garner as Principal Turner |
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Christopher O' Sullivan as Matthew |
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Kimberly Ridgeway as Tiana Daniels |
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Jennie Teixeira as Linda |
| Directing | Christopher L. Ellis | Director |
| Sound | Terrin Labat | Music Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jamila Brown | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Talilah Douglas | Hair Setup |
| Art | Kimbrae Jasper | Assistant Art Director |
| Art | Daniel Emanuel | Assistant Art Director |