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Set in South Carolina during the turbulent Civil Rights era, the home of the intelligent and independent honey-making Boatwright Sisters is suddenly thrust into upheaval with the arrival of 14 year old Lily Owens and her caretaker Rosaleen.
Original Release
10/17/2008
US Release
10/17/2008
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Queen Latifah | August Boatwright |
| Alicia Keys | June Boatwright |
| Dakota Fanning | Lily Owens |
| Sophie Okonedo | May Boatwright |
| Jennifer Hudson | Rosaleen Daise |
| Hilarie Burton | Deborah Owens |
| Sharon Conley | Violet |
| Paul Bettany | T. Ray Owens |
| Shondrella Avery | Greta |
| Nate Parker | Neil |
Directors
Writers
Gina Prince-Bythewood, Sue Monk Kidd
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Queen Latifah | August Boatwright |
| Alicia Keys | June Boatwright |
| Dakota Fanning | Lily Owens |
| Sophie Okonedo | May Boatwright |
| Jennifer Hudson | Rosaleen Daise |
| Hilarie Burton | Deborah Owens |
| Sharon Conley | Violet |
| Paul Bettany | T. Ray Owens |
| Shondrella Avery | Greta |
| Nate Parker | Neil |
| Robin Mullins | Miss Lacy |
| Emily Alyn Lind | Young Lily |
| Tristan Mack Wilds | Zach Taylor |
| Chevy Lamont Cofield | Townsmen |
| Linwood Mooring | Onlooker |
| Matthew Landon Sparks | Teen 2 |
| Lindsey Sherrin | Teen |
| Renee Ford Clark | Doll |
| Nicky Buggs | Cressie |
| Jasmine Burke | Sugar Girl |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jada Pinkett Smith | Executive Producer |
| Lauren Shuler Donner | Producer |
| Will Smith | Producer |
| Joe Pichirallo | Producer |
| James Lassiter | Producer |
| Ed Cathell III | Producer |
| Ewan Leslie | Producer |
| Aldric La'auli Porter | Producer |
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