Based on the memoirs of Yvonne S. Thornton, this heartwarming, inspirational family drama centers on a poor black laborer who wanted his six daughters to grow up to be doctors.
Carl Lumbly
Donald Thornton
Dulé Hill
Young Donald
Victoria Dillard
Taas
Kimberly Elise
Jeanette
Shelley Robertson
Donna
Monique Coleman
Young Donna
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
Young Jeanette
Rosalyn Coleman
Yvonne
Monica Calhoun
Linda
Malaika Jabali
Young Linda
Erika L. Heard
Rita
Kiara Tucker
Young Rita
Denice Sealy
Betty
Lynne Moody
Kathryn
April Turner
Yvette
Robin Michelle McClamb
Joy
Saycon Sengbloh
Kimberly
Lou Criscuolo
Vince Calabretta
General Fermon Judd Jr.
Earl
Joanne Pankow
Miss Wainbright
Tyhm Kennedy
Laborer #1
Richard K. Olsen
Loan Officer
Suellen Yates
Teacher #1
Tammy Arnold
Teacher #2
Gray Sibley
Truant Officer
Charlie Lucas
Stage Manager
Granoldo Frazier
Master of Ceremonies
William Flaman
Record Producer
Ruth Reid
Counselor
Jameelah Nuriddin
Young Yvonne
Johnny E. Jensen
Director
Paris Qualles
Writer
Dec 15, 1996
Jul 24, 2009
Jan 16, 2019
Oct 25, 2002
Dec 12, 2025
Sep 20, 1989
Nov 7, 1980
Sep 28, 2012
English
