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MOTV (My Own TV)
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MOTV (My Own TV)

1993-01-01 · 57 min · ★ 4.0

Drama · Comedy

A love story between a Jamaican immigrant and his wife that turns bittersweet when the search for the American dream goes awry.

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Directors
Ayoka Chenzira
Production companies
Red Carnelian
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lawrence AndersonIshmael
Kaci M. FanninElmina
Debbie Blackwell-CookJuniper
R. JaySlade
Jude ZacharyAnti-Hero
Ayoka ChenziraAyoka ChenziraAnti-Hero
Van HaydenAnti-Hero
Thomas PinnockBlack Hooded / Rasta Man
Homer HeronBrother Herby
Haj Chenzira PinnockDumiijah
Jane Galvin LewisLotto Person #1
Cecelia AntoinetteCecelia AntoinetteLotto Person #2
Gilbert Hurricane TuckerLotto Person #3

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