Finding the Gold Within
03/10/2014
2h
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Six young black men from Akron, Ohio, enter college, determined to redefine society's images and low expectations. Despite their confidence, the stark reality of being away from home brings a series of crises. Well trained in critical and metaphorical thinking, and unusually articulate about their inner lives, each of the protagonists guides us to his core. Since sixth grade, they have been part of an innovative mentoring program called 'Alchemy, Inc.' that uses mythological stories, drumming and writing. In the twice-yearly reunion workshops everyone speaks of his trials and his triumphs with authenticity, intelligence, honesty and heart. In turns quiet, thoughtful and exuberant, the six protagonists grow before our eyes, whether navigating racial provocations, or seeking support with new friends, estranged fathers and wise grandmothers.
Cast
G Kwame Scruggs
Michael Meade
Jerry Kwame William
Brandyn Costa
Stacee Starr
Darius Simpson
Tyler Jones
Imani Scruggs
Shawntrail Smith
Aaron Corey
Adam Tabler
Alex Tabler
Charlie Williams III
Chevin Meadows
CJ Sibley
D’Antonio Palmer
Gerld Weaver
Isaiah Wheeler
Jazel Garrett
Kylan D Hood
Marlon Oden
Marquise Fowler
Maurice Green
Nate Harris
Prescott Williams
Roosevelt Dotson
Sam Wheeler
Sergio Duboise
Shawn Taylor Jr
Terrance Bagley
Tramel McMillan
Terrell Hill
Carlos Y Figueroa
Ajonte Dardie
Brandon Evans
Brandon Riddle
Charles Lee Barnett III
Darren Allen Townsend
Dashawn Felton
Darius William
Eryen Simmons
Jason Yang
Jermane Bolden Jr III
Kenneth Amos
Marcellous Sledge
Montavius Sill
Tre’Von Noel Coleman
Zethran Jackson
Sabrina Scruggs
Gene P Scruggs
Shirley E Feaster
Alan Jones
Tracie Jones
Shaiana Jones
Kennede Mitchell
Dominic Devon Smith Jr
Jackie Daniels
Barbara J Carey
Demetrius Simpson
Barbara Brown
Amy Brown
Desere Brown
Zoe Mae Brown
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