Dear Momma
Dear Momma tells the agonizing story of DeShawn, a promising young drill rapper whose life takes a tragic turn when he's charged with the homicide of fellow artist and known gang member Amir. In this dark and moving tale, DeShawn's mother, Denise, embarks on a relentless fight to clear her son's name. Confronted by systemic racism and a determined young District Attorney, Kierra Thompson, who will stop at nothing to secure a conviction, Denise must navigate a legal landscape stacked against her. With the stakes higher than ever, hidden truths emerge, revealing a world fraught with betrayal, broken dreams, and the unbreakable bond between mother and son. As Denise fights for justice, she learns that love and resilience must shine even in the darkest of times. Dear Momma is a heart-wrenching exploration of familial love, the struggle against injustice, and the lengths a mother will go to save her child.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Released
- 2025
Details
Release year: 2025
Storyline
Dear Momma tells the agonizing story of DeShawn, a promising young drill rapper whose life takes a tragic turn when he's charged with the homicide of fellow artist and known gang member Amir. In this dark and moving tale, DeShawn's mother, Denise, embarks on a relentless fight to clear her son's name. Confronted by systemic racism and a determined young District Attorney, Kierra Thompson, who will stop at nothing to secure a conviction, Denise must navigate a legal landscape stacked against her. With the stakes higher than ever, hidden truths emerge, revealing a world fraught with betrayal, broken dreams, and the unbreakable bond between mother and son. As Denise fights for justice, she learns that love and resilience must shine even in the darkest of times. Dear Momma is a heart-wrenching exploration of familial love, the struggle against injustice, and the lengths a mother will go to save her child.
Top credits
- Tera Alford — Amena Jones
- Tasha Brown — Anna Curry
- Tyra Coleman — Lateefa
- Vincent Gaskins — Judge Robert Wallace