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| The Reading Room | |
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| Written by | Randy Feldman |
| Directed by | Georg Stanford Brown |
| Starring | James Earl Jones Joanna Cassidy Douglas Spain Monique Coleman Tim Reid |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 93 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Hallmark Channel |
| Release | 2005 (2005) |
The Reading Room is a 2005 American made-for-television drama film that originally premiered on Hallmark Channel. It was directed by Georg Stanford Brown.
Plot
William Campbell (James Earl Jones) is a wealthy businessman who has just lost his wife. He decides to make good on a promise he made her by opening a free reading room in an inner-city neighborhood where he grew up. Despite his good intentions, problems in the neighborhood threaten his establishment, especially from local gang members and a preacher (Georg Stanford Brown) who questions Campbell's motives.
Cast
- James Earl Jones as William Campbell
- Georg Stanford Brown as Rahim
- Joanna Cassidy as Diana Weston
- Keith Robinson as Darrel
- Douglas Spain as Javier
- Monique Coleman as Leesha
- Jessica Szohr as Dayva
- Gabby Soleil as Majoli
- Austin Marques as Edgar
- Tim Reid as Douglas
Awards
- Camie (2006) Won
- Image Award (2006) Nominated for Outstanding TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
- Vision Award (2006) Nominated for Best Drama
- WGA Award (TV) (2006) Nominated
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