( ENSPIRE Entertainment ) Academy Award Nominee Gabourey Sidibe Leads Heartwrenching Tale of Motherhood in New Lifetime Film
Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Gabourey Sidibe (of “Precious” fame) takes center stage in Lifetime’s latest original movie, “Give Me Back My Daughter.” The premiere was on April 5th. The film portrays a mother’s unwavering love and resilience in adversity. Sidibe stars as Renee, a hardworking single mother. When she loses her job and, subsequently, her home, she and her daughter Imani (played by Cadence Reese) are left without shelter. Renee is an independent person who refuses to seek help from outside sources, leading to a heartbreaking incident. One day, at a job interview, Renee leaves Imani in the car, resulting in her arrest and the removal of her daughter by Child Protective Services.
“Give Me Back My Daughter” follows Renee’s journey through the family court system as she fights to regain custody of Imani. She finds unexpected support from those around her, slowly realizing the importance of community and the bravery and strength in accepting help. Despite her daunting challenges, Renee remains steadfast in her determination to do whatever it takes to be reunited with her beloved daughter.
Walnette Santiago, Sean Anthony Baker, and Myles Truitt join Sidibe and Reese in this moving drama, adding depth and nuance to the supporting cast. Swirl Films produced the film for Lifetime, with Leslie Greif, Jason Egenberg, Eric Tomosunas, and Ron Robinson serving as executive producers. Kelley Kali directs this poignant story from a script penned by Xavier Burgin.
Sidibe delivered a captivating performance in “Give Me Back My Daughter,” a testament to the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. For more information, follow Sidibe on Instagram or visit https://www.mylifetime.com/.
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