23 Sep 2005
A History of Violence
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Soul Food
Every family needs some.
Traditional Sunday dinners at Mama Joe's (Irma P. Hall) turn sour when sisters Teri (Vanessa L. Williams), Bird (Nia Long) and Maxine (Vivica A. Fox) start bringing their problems to the dinner table in this ensemble comedy. When tragedy strikes, it's up to grandson Ahmad (Brandon Hammond) to pull the family together and put the soul back into the family's weekly gatherings.
Top Billed Cast
Vanessa Williams Teri
Vivica A. Fox Maxine
Nia Long Robin (Bird)
Michael Beach Miles
Mekhi Phifer Lem
Brandon Hammond Ahmad
Jeffrey D. Sams Kenny
Gina Ravera Faith
Irma P. Hall Mother Joe
Carl Wright Reverend Williams
Mel Jackson Simuel
Morgan Méchelle Smith Kelly
John M. Watson Sr. Uncle Pete
Marcia Wright Nicole
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