Honeybee (2001)
American independent filmmaker Melvin James makes his feature debut with the low-budget sports drama Honeybee. Soap opera actress Senait Ashenafi stars as Brianna Dukes, an upper middle-class college student who decides to drop out of school and become a professional boxer despite the fact that she is a complete novice. Her upwardly mobile father Larry Dukes strongly disapproves of her decision. However, Brianna finds support from her trainer Pablo Rodriquez and starts boxing under the name "Honeybee." Eventually she has to prove herself in the big match against her rival, champion lesbian fighter Rhonda "Lady D" Andrews.
Director: Melvin James
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Senait Ashenafi as |
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James Avery as |
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Chrystale Wilson as Nina Ahlin's Fight promotor |
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Antwan Mills as |
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Roxzane T. Mims as Ms. Walker |
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Pierre Perea as |
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Gayle Samuels as |
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Jamie Poppingo as Monica |
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Pierre Perea as Pablo Rodriquez |
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Poprah as Tamika Jones |
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Corinne Van Ryck de Groot as Rhonda 'Lady D' Andrews |
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Victor Carr as Kenny Love |
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Shantilata Stone as Working Girl #1 |
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Marie Davis as Working Girl #2 |
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Sonja Bird as Dancer #1 |
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Trinita Turner as Dancer #2 |
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Therese Dray-Jones as Janet |
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Dana DeGayle as Stacy Jones |
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Tia Mims as Opponent #1 |
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Nina Ahlin as Herself |
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Leslie Boston as Lady D's Trainer |
| Directing | Melvin James | Director |
