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Release Year2009
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Music
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DirectorMelissa Wade-Cutler, James A. House
WritersRegina McCrary, Mildred Summerville
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsSpare the Rod, Spoil the Child
About Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child
Using spirit-filled music and memorable characters like Jake, the doting son, Kelley, the insensitive daughter-in-law, Angel, the promiscuous teenager, and Mamie, the feisty crossing guard, Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child touches on issues within the community such as family dysfunction, peer pressure, substance abuse, and other pertinent matters
Directed by Melissa Wade-Cutler, James A. House, Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Lee Buie, Tracy Worth, Melvin Williams — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2009.
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