Woman Thou Art Loosed

Woman Thou Art Loosed
Directed by Michael Schultz
Screenplay by Stan Foster
Based on Woman Thou Art Loosed
by T. D. Jakes
Starring Kimberly Elise
Loretta Devine
Debbi Morgan
Michael Boatman
Clifton Powell
Idalis DeLeon
T. D. Jakes
Music by Todd Cochran
Cinematography Reinhart Peschke
Edited by Billy Fox
Distributed by Magnolia Pictures
Release dates
  • October 1, 2004 (2004-10-01)
Running time
 94 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $3 million
Box office $6,804,016

Woman Thou Art Loosed is a 2004 American drama film directed by Michael Schultz and written by Stan Foster.[1] It was produced by Stan Foster and Reuben Cannon. It is the 44th film or series directed by Schultz and is adapted from the self-help novel by T. D. Jakes. The film tells the story of a young woman who must come to terms with a long history of sexual abuse, drug addiction, and poverty. It has been reported that the story was loosely based on the screenwriter's past relationship with a college girlfriend. A gospel stage play preceded the film.

Cast

Jordan Moseley as Michelle at age 8

Awards

The film was nominated for two NAACP Image Awards, winning the award for Outstanding Independent or Foreign Film; Elise and Devine received nominations at the Independent Spirit Awards for Best Female Lead and Best Supporting Female, respectively.

Woman Thou Art Loosed was also awarded at the American Black Film Festival for Best Film.

Sequel

A sequel, Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day was released on April 13, 2012.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Woman Thou Art Loosed". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  2. ↑ Scheck, Frank (April 14, 2012). "Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
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