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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 |
|---|
| Dakota Fanning | Lily Owens |
| Queen Latifah | August Boatwright |
| Jennifer Hudson | Rosaleen Daise |
| Alicia Keys | June Boatwright |
| Sophie Okonedo | May Boatwright |
| Paul Bettany | T. Ray Owens |
| Hilarie Burton | Deborah Owens |
| Tristan Mack Wilds | Zach Taylor |
| Nate Parker | Neil |
| Shondrella Avery | Greta |
Directors
Writers
Gina Prince-Bythewood, Sue Monk Kidd
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dakota Fanning | Lily Owens |
| Queen Latifah | August Boatwright |
| Jennifer Hudson | Rosaleen Daise |
| Alicia Keys | June Boatwright |
| Sophie Okonedo | May Boatwright |
| Paul Bettany | T. Ray Owens |
| Hilarie Burton | Deborah Owens |
| Tristan Mack Wilds | Zach Taylor |
| Nate Parker | Neil |
| Shondrella Avery | Greta |
| Renee Ford Clark | Doll |
| Sharon Conley | Violet |
| Nicky Buggs | Cressie |
| Jasmine Burke | Sugar Girl |
| Emma Sage Bowman | Young Lily |
| Emily Alyn Lind | Young Lily |
| Addy Miller | Young Lily |
| Taylor Kowalski | Teenager |
| Bob Hungerford | Frank Posey |
| Richard Todd Sullivan | Mechanic |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jada Pinkett Smith | Executive Producer |
| Ed Cathell III | Producer |
| James Lassiter | Producer |
| Ewan Leslie | Producer |
| Joe Pichirallo | Producer |
| Aldric La'auli Porter | Producer |
| Lauren Shuler Donner | Producer |
| Will Smith | Producer |
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