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California Love (2021)

Against All Odds

Genre : TV Movie, Drama, Romance

Runtime : 1H 25M

Director : Preston A. Whitmore II
Writer : Preston A. Whitmore II

Synopsis

Leon Watkins runs a community helpline in South Central LA, where anyone in need of help is welcome. One of his most frequent visitors is local gang leader, John Wesley Hunter, otherwise known as “Joker” to the streets. After a day of hustling and almost losing his life in a shoot-out, Joker goes to the one place where he knows he can get help. All in a typical day’s work for Leon until an unlikely woman shows up insisting on aiding him in his fight for his community. This unlikely team defies social constructs by working together to actively fight oppression and gain nation-wide recognition for a hidden reality of many. Along their way they experience the deep-seeded hatred that has plagued America, great love, and tragedy as they leave behind a legacy.

Actors

Christa B. Allen
Christa B. Allen
Joanne Beck
Allen Payne
Allen Payne
Leon Watkins
Robert Ri'chard
Robert Ri'chard
Jay Hunter
Draya Michele
Draya Michele
Beverly Williams
Columbus Short
Columbus Short
Norris
Natasha Marc
Natasha Marc
Evelyn Watkins
Sue Cremin
Sue Cremin
Ruth Beck
Michelle Lee
Michelle Lee
Lisa Yuen
Six Reasons
Six Reasons
Vonte
Jensen Atwood
Jensen Atwood
Doctor

Crews

Preston A. Whitmore II
Preston A. Whitmore II
Director
Danielle Beck-Hunter
Danielle Beck-Hunter
Story
Preston A. Whitmore II
Preston A. Whitmore II
Screenplay
Ched Tolliver
Ched Tolliver
Music
Dahlia Waingort
Dahlia Waingort
Producer

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