Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story
Redemption tells the story of Stan "Tookie" Williams, founder of the Crips L.A. street gang. Story follows his fall into gang-banging, his prison term, and his work writing children's novels encouraging peace and anti-violence resolutions which earned him multiple Nobel Peace Prize nominations. After exhausting all forms of appeal, Tookie was executed by lethal injection.
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About Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story
Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story is a 2004 English-language crime, drama and tv movie film directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall. The cast is led by Jamie Foxx, Lynn Whitfield, Lee Thompson Young. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings.
Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story was produced in United States of America. It was released on January 21, 2004.
- Director
- Vondie Curtis-Hall
- Writers
- J. T. Allen
- Release date
- January 21, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story cast & crew
Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story was directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall and written by J. T. Allen.
The cast features Jamie Foxx as Stan 'Tookie' Williams, Lynn Whitfield as Barbara Becnel, Lee Thompson Young as Charles Becnel, Brenden Jefferson as Young Stan Williams, Brenda Bazinet as Barbara's Agent, and Wes Williams as Tony Bogard.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Terence Blanchard and cinematography is by David Greene.
Is Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story worth watching?
Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 61 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and tv movie, Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story
Jamie Foxx
Stan 'Tookie' Williams
Lynn Whitfield
Barbara Becnel
Lee Thompson Young
Charles Becnel
Brenden Jefferson
Young Stan Williams
Brenda Bazinet
Barbara's Agent
Wes Williams
Tony Bogard
Greg Ellwand
Prison Chief
CCH Pounder
Winnie Mandela
Barbara Barnes-Hopkins
Mrs. Williams
Tom Barnett
Jim Kates
Joseph Pierre
17yr. old Ray Washington
Karl Campbell
Deuce-Five
Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story in United States?
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▸What language is Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story in?
Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story?
Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story rated?
It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 61 ratings.
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