Dreams (2013)
Mia dreams of singing, Quentin dreams of dancing, Paalo wants to mend the relationship with his daughter and Alonzo hopes to reconnect with his family, but the realities of abuse, failure and their broken pasts, as well as a notorious criminal, make the path to their dreams an uphill battle. Set in urban Chicago, these four stories are woven together to create an inspiring tale of the hard work it takes to achieve one's dreams.
Director: Joel Kapity
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Syesha Mercado as Mia |
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Angie Stone as Marlene |
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Thomas Mikal Ford as Detective Jackson |
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Jazsmin Lewis as LaShawna |
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Keno Greer as LaShawna's Boyfriend |
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Mel Jackson as Mia's Father |
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Llou Johnson as Uncle Reggie |
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Lou Myers as Mr. Harlan |
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Geoffrey Owens as Mr. Welch |
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Hess Wesley as Host |
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Dennis L.A. White as Jermaine |
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Marvin L. Winans Jr. as Donte |
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Joseph Awinongya as Paalo (uncredited) |
| Directing | Joel Kapity | Director |
| Writing | Joel Kapity | Writer |
| Editing | Devon Edwards | Assistant Editor |
| Editing | Robert Patrick Stern | Assistant Editor |
| Editing | Chad Terpstra | Colorist |
| Crew | Keith L. Smith | Cinematography |
| Production | Joel Kapity | Executive Producer |
| Production | Marvin L. Winans Jr. | Executive Producer |
| Production | Chris M. Parker | Associate Producer |
| Sound | Marvin L. Winans Jr. | Music |
| Editing | Joel Kapity | Editor |
| Editing | Rubin Whitmore II | Editor |
| Production | Nicholas Kramer | Unit Production Manager |