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  1. Movies
  2. Joy

Joy

2002
1h 30m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

2002

Runtime

1h 30m

Storyline

A young African American man, quickly closing in on the much sought after American Dream, comes to terms with the fact that no amount of success can shield him from the ills that face our society. In the end family, good friends, and a supportive community rally to help him once again find Joy

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Feb 10, 2002
Director
Jackie Alexander
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Alexis Kaplan

Mother

Sophie Kaplan

Sophie

April Parker Jones

April Parker Jones

Bayo

Reginald James

Reginald James

Jason

Kendra Barber

Tiffany

Jackie Alexander

Kevin

Maurice Carlton

Yaa Asantewa

Mom

Lizzy Davis

Joy

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