The story of Carl Upchurch who experiences jail as a young adult. While in prison, a compassionate teacher helps turn his life around through education and religion. He in turn is inspired to help other troubled youths.
Acting
Epps commits hard to material that doesn't always meet him there.
Direction
Sullivan brings genuine care to made-for-TV constraints.
Director
Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Carl Upchurch died in 2003, just after filming completed; the movie became a posthumous tribute to his community work.
This aired on TNT in 2002 when networks still commissioned 'important' TV movies—part of a dying format attempting prestige before HBO dominated.
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