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]
| Firelight | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Ligiah Villalobos |
| Directed by | Darnell Martin |
| Starring | Cuba Gooding Jr. Q'orianka Kilcher DeWanda Wise |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | April 22, 2012 |
Cast
edit- 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
edit- ^ Heinrich, Jim (April 19, 2012). "TV review: Female prisoners find redemption in 'Firelight'". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
- ^ Ng, Philiana (January 27, 2012). "Cuba Gooding Jr. to Star in 'Firelight' TV Movie for ABC". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ^ Hernandez, Lee (April 23, 2012). "Q'Orianka Kilcher, 'Firelight' Star, On Playing A Latina Juvenile Delinquent (EXCLUSIVE)". Huffington Post. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ^ Lowry, Brian (April 19, 2012). "Firelight". Variety.com. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
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