Civil Brand starring LisaRaye, N'Bushe Wright, Monica Calhoun directed by Neema Barnette

Description:

Frances Shepherd (LisaRaye), has been sent to the "pen" for killing her abusive husband. After being abused, violated and persecuted by the prison warden, the women from the cellblock rise up and revolt against the injustices of the penitentiary and the "new plantation" workplace that harvests human labor for big-time profit. Nothing will stop Frances and her fellow inmates in this brutal battle for justice.

Cast: LisaRaye, N'Bushe Wright, Da Brat, Mos Def, Tichina Arnold, Monica Calhoun, MC Lyte, Lark Voorhies, Clifton Powell

Awards:

• Winner, Special Jury Prize - Urbanworld Film Festival, 2002
• Winner, Audience Award - Urbanworld Film Festival, 2002

Civil Brand
starring LisaRaye, N'Bushe Wright, Monica Calhoun
directed by Neema Barnette

UPC: 031398111146
Length: 91 minutes
Rating: R (For violence including a rape, and for pervasive strong language)
Film Release Date: 2003
DVD Release Date: 2004
Studio: Lion's Gate Films

Audio Format: Dolby Digital
Color: Color
Original Languages: English
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Closed Captioned

Special Features:

• Production Commentary