Firelight (2012 film)

2012 American TV series or program
Firelight
Written byLigiah Villalobos
Directed byDarnell Martin
StarringCuba Gooding Jr.
Q'orianka Kilcher
DeWanda Wise
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseApril 22, 2012 (2012-04-22)

Firelight is a 2012 made-for-television drama film that first aired on ABC. The film was directed by Darnell Martin and starred Cuba Gooding Jr. and Q'orianka Kilcher. It told the story of a group of inmates at a facility for female juvenile delinquents who find a new lease on life by becoming volunteer firefighters. Several critics responded to the film favorably[1] and Gooding won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special for his performance.[2][3][4]

Cast

  • Cuba Gooding Jr. as DJ
  • Q'orianka Kilcher as Caroline Magabo
  • DeWanda Wise as Terry Easle
  • Rivka Rivera as Pedra
  • Emily Tremaine as Amy Scott
  • Sianoa Smit-McPhee as Tammy

References

  1. ^ Heinrich, Jim (April 19, 2012). "TV review: Female prisoners find redemption in 'Firelight'". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  2. ^ Ng, Philiana (January 27, 2012). "Cuba Gooding Jr. to Star in 'Firelight' TV Movie for ABC". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  3. ^ Hernandez, Lee (April 23, 2012). "Q'Orianka Kilcher, 'Firelight' Star, On Playing A Latina Juvenile Delinquent (EXCLUSIVE)". Huffington Post. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  4. ^ Lowry, Brian (April 19, 2012). "Firelight". Variety.com. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
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Films directed by Darnell Martin
  • I Like It Like That (1994)
  • Prison Song (2001)
  • Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005)
  • Cadillac Records (2008)
  • The Lost Valentine (2011)
  • Firelight (2012)
  • Wish You Well (2013)


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