Rent God Bless the Child (1988)
3.5 of 5 from 47 ratings
1h 34min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
- Through circumstances beyond her control, Theresa Johnson (Mare Winningham) is forced into a life living rough on the streets with her young daughter, Hilary (Grace Johnston). It's a frightening and dangerous existence, and the crisis point comes as Hilary is rushed to hospital with lead poisoning. Outreach worker Calvin Reed (Dorian Harewood) advises Theresa that the only way to save Hilary is to place her with a foster family, and Theresa must face the most heart-breaking and courageous decision of her life.
- Actors:
- Mare Winningham, Grace Johnston, L. Scott Caldwell, Obba Babatundé, Dorian Harewood, Jennifer Leigh Warren, Davenia McFadden, Yasiin Bey, Jose Soto, Shawana Kemp, Charlayne Woodard, Akuyoe Graham, Nicholas Podbrey, Brenda Denmark, Kate Lynch
- Directors:
- Larry Elikann
- Producers:
- Andras Hamori, Denis Héroux
- Writers:
- Dennis Nemec
- Aka:
- Children of Poverty
- Studio:
- Infinity
- Genres:
- Drama
- Countries:
- Canada
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