Firelight [DVD] / Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Inc. in association with AKW Passion Projects, Blackbird Fly Entertainment, MBK Entertainment ; produced by David A. Rosemont ; directed by Darnell Martin ; written by Ligiah Villalobos.
Originally produced for television. Special features: The making of; conversations; about the production; cast & credits; biographies. Cuba Gooding, Jr., Q'Orianka Kilcher, Dewanda Wise, Rebecca Rivera.
Summary:
"Cuba Gooding, Jr. plays Dwayne Johnson (D.J.), a counselor at a women's correctional center who dedicates his professional life to helping young people reclaim their own self-respect through selfless service to others. The incarcerated young women in the center come from troubled, often violent, backgrounds. Many of them belong to gangs and have been involved with illegal drugs. In the words of D.J., 'They come in here so broken. These are girls who've been abused and objectified their whole lives.' Salvation for many of the young women comes in the form of 'Crew Nine,' an elite band of volunteers who battle forest fires, help build hiking trails in remote areas, and assist during natural disasters. D.J. encourages the program, believing it can change the way they see themselves--to feel strong, to see other people respecting their strength. Thanks to his presence and guidance, these young women come to realize they have a future, and they are in charge of it"-- Container.
Series:
Hallmark Hall of Fame ; 77 Hallmark Hall of Fame (DVD videodiscs) ; ; 77
OCLC:
(OCoLC)793539954
Locations:
KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)
DBPE173 -- Clear Lake Public Library (Clear Lake)
XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)
NDPD953 -- Forest City Public Library (Forest City)
MXPG943 -- Fort Dodge Public Library (Fort Dodge)
HNPC845 -- Hawarden Public Library (Hawarden)
NEPC953 -- Lake Mills Public Library (Lake Mills)
HQPD845 -- Rock Valley Public Library (Rock Valley)
HRPE845 -- Sioux Center Public Library (Sioux Center)
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