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"You Can't Live Without It."

The true-life story of a mother who overcame an addiction to crack and became a positive role model and an AIDS activist in the black community.

Top Cast

  • Queen Latifah

    Queen Latifah

    Ana

  • Anna Deavere Smith

    Anna Deavere Smith

    Lucille

  • Wendell Pierce

    Wendell Pierce

    Slick

  • Rachel Nicks

    Rachel Nicks

    Kelly

  • Evan Ross

    Evan Ross

    Amare

  • Gloria Reuben

    Gloria Reuben

    Sandra

  • Tony Rock

    Tony Rock

    Ness

  • Darrin Henson

    Darrin Henson

    MJ2

  • Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tanya

Overview

The true-life story of a mother who overcame an addiction to crack and became a positive role model and an AIDS activist in the black community.

Rating

5.6 / 10
14 Reviews
1 Popular

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