Joy (2002)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 30M

Director : Jackie Alexander

Synopsis

A young African American man, quickly closing in on the much sought after American Dream, comes to terms with the fact that no amount of success can shield him from the ills that face our society. In the end family, good friends, and a supportive community rally to help him once again find Joy

Actors

Alexis Kaplan
Alexis Kaplan
Mother
Sophie Kaplan
Sophie Kaplan
Sophie
April Parker-Jones
April Parker-Jones
Bayo
Reginald James
Reginald James
Jason
Kendra Barber
Kendra Barber
Tiffany
Jackie Alexander
Jackie Alexander
Kevin
Maurice Carlton
Maurice Carlton
Yaa Asantewa
Yaa Asantewa
Mom
Lizzy Davis
Lizzy Davis
Joy

Crews

Jackie Alexander
Jackie Alexander
Director
Jackie Alexander
Jackie Alexander
Writer

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