Bishop T.D. Jakes, Clifton Powell, Debbi Morgan

An adaptation of Bishop T.D. Jakes' self-help novel, chronciling a woman's struggle to come to terms with her legacy of abuse, addiction and poverty.

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R, 90 min.

Directed by: Michael Schultz

Release Date: October 1, 2004

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DVD Release Date: March 8, 2005

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  • September 17, 2006
    Similar to Diary of a mad black woman, Kimberly Elise (perhaps on the verge of becoming a world wide star) gives a dramtic tear jerking performance as a molested young lady who gets revenge on her stepfather.
  • July 16, 2009
    This film by T.D. Jakes though it had good intentions and some very good performances, came off more as a docudrama in how it was presented than it did a dramatic movie and missed the mark in what it was trying to achieve in my opinion. It was about a young woman who had been m...( read more)olested by her indifferent mother's boyfriend as a child and ended up in a life of crime. Bishop Jakes plays himself counseling her. Not sure it came with any real answers but it's about forgiveness and pain and overcoming. The performances keeps this at a 3 for me.
  • June 1, 2009
    good if you don't mind churchy and preachy; actresses are great.
  • May 3, 2008
    Pretty good. Kimberly Elise is a phenominal actress.
  • April 13, 2008
    Amazing it is incredible its so touching
  • March 4, 2008
    Kimberly Elise played her role very well. This movie is definitely worth renting.
  • December 12, 2007
    Riveting. Kimberly Elise's performance is electrifying to watch. Based on the book by the Rev. T.D. Jakes it is pure drama from start to finish!!
  • November 15, 2007
    OMG!
    THiS iS A REAL LiFE MOViE+++++
  • November 6, 2007
    i love this movie an the book
  • November 5, 2007
    sad but great movie atthe same time

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  • memegurl09
    January 21, 2007
    i love this movie. this is one of those movies you just got to see. it teaches many lessons. how to not put a man before your child. how no to put your children off on anybody that will take them. how to love, respect and honor your child.

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