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Life Support

Life Support

2007TV Movie⏱️ 1h 27mTV-MA
Drama
6.7
IMDB Rating
1,386 votes

The true-life story of a mother who overcame an addiction to crack and became a positive role model and an AIDS activist in the black community.

Director
Nelson George
Writers
Nelson George, Jim McKay, Hannah Weyer
Stars
Queen Latifah, Vianca Mercedes, Anna Deavere Smith
Release Date
February 7, 2008
Language
English
Country
United States
🏆 9
Wins
🎯 13
Nominations
💬 13
Reviews
📋 2.2K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
as Ana
👤
Vianca Mercedes
as Drug addict
Anna Deavere Smith
Anna Deavere Smith
as Lucille
Wendell Pierce
Wendell Pierce
as Slick
Rachel Nicks
Rachel Nicks
as Kelly
Evan Ross
Evan Ross
as Amare
Gloria Reuben
Gloria Reuben
as Sandra
Tony Rock
Tony Rock
as Ness
Darrin Dewitt Henson
Darrin Dewitt Henson
as MJ2
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross
as Tanya

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Color
Color
Filming Location
New York City, New York, USA
Production
HBO Films, Flavor Unit Entertainment, Urban Romances

🏷️ Keywords

aidssocial activismdrug abusedrug addictdrug addiction

🎯 Categories

Drama

⭐ Featured Review

Queen Latifas best performance, yet not in the movies...
by webguyster2008-05-04
10/10

"This is a very moving performance by the multi-talented Queen! I liked her before, and I think this is better than her in Chicago. This is real, and she is keepin' that way!This movie is not just for one race, but for everyone, and she moves me in a way I cannot feel like crying. AIDS, and HIV is a difficult topic for African Americans, let alone everyone else, and she seems to have no problem with portraying an HIV positive woman, trying to help the world. Ms. Wallace........aka Queen Latifa, is great in this performance. It is educational, and yet it need ed to be addressed at some poin..."

💡 Did You Know?

Tanya and Amare who are sister and brother in this film are actually real siblings. Tracee Ellis Ross and Evan Ross, children of the iconic singer Diana Ross.

📖 Synopsis

The true-life story of a mother who overcame an addiction to crack and became a positive role model and an AIDS activist in the black community.