California Love (2021)
Leon Watkins runs a community helpline in South Central LA, where anyone in need of help is welcome. One of his most frequent visitors is local gang leader, John Wesley Hunter, otherwise known as “Joker” to the streets. After a day of hustling and almost losing his life in a shoot-out, Joker goes to the one place where he knows he can get help. All in a typical day’s work for Leon until an unlikely woman shows up insisting on aiding him in his fight for his community. This unlikely team defies social constructs by working together to actively fight oppression and gain nation-wide recognition for a hidden reality of many. Along their way they experience the deep-seeded hatred that has plagued America, great love, and tragedy as they leave behind a legacy.
Director:
Preston A. Whitmore II
Writer:
Preston A. Whitmore II
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Christa B. Allen as Joanne Beck |
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Allen Payne as Leon Watkins |
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Robert Ri'chard as Jay Hunter |
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Draya Michele as Beverly Williams |
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Columbus Short as Norris |
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Natasha Marc as Evelyn Watkins |
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Sue Cremin as Ruth Beck |
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Michelle Lee as Lisa Yuen |
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Six Reasons as Vonte |
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Jensen Atwood as Doctor |
| Directing | Preston A. Whitmore II | Director |
| Writing | Danielle Beck-Hunter | Story |
| Writing | Preston A. Whitmore II | Screenplay |
| Sound | Ched Tolliver | Music |
| Production | Dahlia Waingort | Producer |
| Crew | Katie Rowe | Stunt Coordinator |
| Crew | Michelle Lee | Stunt Coordinator |
| Crew | Chris Torres | Stunt Driver |
