A Cross to Bear

A Cross to Bear is a 2012 American drama film written by Cas Sigers-Beedles and directed by Tandria Potts and starring Danielle Deadwyler in her screen debut. The film also stars Kim Fields, Jackie Long, and Malinda Williams. The film follows homeless alcoholic (Danielle Deadwyler) and her newborn baby and a former nurse (Kim Fields) who provides shelter for her.^[1][2]

A Cross to Bear
Written by	Cas Sigers-Beedles
Directed by	Tandria Potts
Starring	Danielle Deadwyler Kim Fields Jackie Long Malinda Williams
Music by	Kenneth Lampl
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producers	Tandria Potts Terri J. Vaughn Cas Sigers-Beedles
Cinematography	Samm Styles
Editor	Adrian Lovell
Running time	89 minutes
Production companies	Clean Energy Entertainment Nina Holiday Entertainment
Original release
Network	Gospel Music Channel
Release	2012 (2012)

The film received Black Reel Awards nomination for Outstanding Screenplay in a TV Movie or Limited Series.^[3]

Cast

• Danielle Deadwyler as Erica Moses
  • Storm Reid as Young Erica
• Kim Fields as Joan
• Jackie Long as Charles
• Malinda Williams as Fae