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Thou Art Loosed was not shot with a multimillion dollar budget and
does not have elaborate settings and flashy editing tricks. Who cares?
The power of this small film cannot be denied. It is a real story,
depicting the real situations of many women across this country who
have been victims of sexual and physical abuse. |
(2004) Film Review by Chris
Utley |
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This page was last updated on
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| CREDITS |
| Directed
by Michael Schultz
Novel
by T.D. Jakes
Screenplay by Stan Foster
Cast
(in credits order)
Kimberly Elise .... Michelle Jordan
Loretta Devine .... Cassey Jordan
Debbi Morgan .... Twana
Michael Boatman .... Todd
Clifton Powell .... Reggie
Idalis DeLeon .... Nicole
T.D. Jakes .... Himself
Sean Blakemore .... Pervis
Jordan Moseley .... Michelle, age Eight
Philip Bolden .... Todd, Age 8
J. Karen Thomas .... Sheila Stewart
Louisa Abernathy .... Elderly Mother
Amy Aquino .... Miss Rodgers
Malik Barnhardt .... Dupree
Porscha Coleman .... Lil' Bit
Conni Marie Brazelton .... Delores
Produced
by
Reuben Cannon .... producer
Stan Foster .... executive producer
Paul Garnes .... line producer
Cheryl Miller .... co-producer
Tammy Thomas-Garnes .... co-producer
Original Music by Todd Cochran
Cinematography by Reinhart 'Rayteam' Peschke
Film Editing by Billy Fox
MPAA: Rated R for violence,
sexual content and drug use.
Runtime: USA:94 min
For rating reasons, go to FILMRATINGS.COM,
and MPAA.ORG.
Parents, please refer to PARENTALGUIDE.ORG
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Woman, Thou Art Loosed: Healing the Wounds of the Past
by T.D. Jakes
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| SYNOPSIS
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From
the best selling novel and stage play, WOMAN THOU ART LOOSED, comes
the film adaptation of Bishop T.D. Jakes' tale of dysfunction, isolation
and finally, inspiration.
 WOMAN,
THOU ART LOOSED is the story of Michelle Jordan (Kimberly Elise),
a young woman raised in an environment of abuse and molestation at
the hands of her mother's boyfriend Reggie (Clifton Powell); which
her mother Cassie (Loretta Devine) unwittingly condones. These circumstances
lead young Michelle into the dark abyss of drugs, prostitution and
prison. While incarcerated, Michelle sends Bishop Jakes (Bishop T.D.
Jakes, playing himself) a letter requesting a visit. Jakes agrees
to meet Michelle and soon uncovers the painful history that led to
her personal demise. After conferring with the warden, he is successful
in getting Michelle an early furlough with one stipulation-that she
attend Bishop Jakes' upcoming threeday revival.
When Michelle, now a hardened inmate, is released from prison she chooses to stay at a
halfway house rather than be under the same roof as Reggie. Still bitter and distrusting of the
church community, her mother in particular, Michelle is forced to do some soul-searching that
takes her on a journey of recovery and resolve. She encounters past suitors, friends, and family
members who've contributed to defining the Michelle of today. What takes place at the church
altar on the final night of the revival closes the chapter on the desolation felt by a young girl two
decades prior, heals a relationship between mother and daughter, and ends a destructive
relationship that should have stopped years before.
Rueben Cannon Productions and Touchdown Productions,
Inc. presents the drama Woman,Thou Art Loosed starring Kimberly Elise
(The Manchurian Candidate, John Q, Beloved), Loretta Devine (Kingdom
Come, I Am Sam, Waiting to Exhale), Debbie Morgan (Love and Basketball,
Eve's Bayou, Soul Food), Clifton Powell (The Brothers, Friday After
Next, Civil Brand), Idalis Deleon (Six Feet Under, Body & Soul), Michael
Boatman (Spin City, Arliss) and Bishop T.D. Jakes.
Woman Thou Art Loosed is written by Stan Foster (Hangman's Curse).
The film is directed by Michael Schultz (Car Wash, Cooley High) and
produced by Reuben Cannon (Get On The Bus, Down In The Delta, Dancing
In September). This film is co-produced by Tammy Garnes (Biker Boyz,
Roots: Celebrating 25 Years, Dancing In September), Stan Foster and
Will Griffin. Paul Garnes (Biker Boyz, You Got Served, Playa's Ball)
is line producer. Reinhart "Ray" Peschke (celebrated gaffer of The
Rules of Attraction, Son of Sam, Serving Sarah) is the director of
photography and Rita McGhee (Biker Boyz, Grown Ups, What's Love Got
To Do With It) rounds out this highly experienced and dedicated crew
as the costume designer. |
 Review
by CHRIS UTLEY
 When
I tell folks that I'm a film critic for a Christian website, they
always ask me if I've seen Left
Behind, Omega
Code, and the rest of those "scare 'em into
Heaven" Christian flicks. My answer is always an emphatic NO!
Of course they ask why not. Then I promptly launch into my big
Christian film speech: The problem with Left Behind
and all those other films is that they deal solely with Revelation/end-times
stuff. That's not the films that Christian filmmakers need to
be making. There are other stories that need to be told. God is
doing bigger things in people's lives. He's delivering folks from
addictions, healing people from deep pain and childhood trauma,
and giving people strength to overcome their obstacles. Those
are the films that I want to see. Why aren't Christian filmmakers
stepping up to the plate to tell relevant stories that deal with
everyday life?
Review
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