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Black or White

2015-01-30 · 121 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

A grieving widower is drawn into a custody battle over his granddaughter, whom he helped raise her entire life.

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Directors
Mike Binder
Production companies
IM Global, Treehouse Films, Sunlight Productions, Venture Forth
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 9,000,000
Revenue
USD 21,571,189

Top Cast

Kevin CostnerKevin CostnerElliot Anderson
Jillian EstellJillian EstellEloise Anderson
Octavia SpencerOctavia SpencerRowena Jeffers
Jennifer EhleJennifer EhleCarol
Mpho KoahoMpho KoahoDuvan
Bill BurrBill BurrRick Reynolds
Bertha BindewaldBertha BindewaldRosita
André HollandAndré HollandReggie Davis
Anthony MackieAnthony MackieJeremiah Jeffers
Paula NewsomePaula NewsomeJudge Cummins
Gillian JacobsGillian JacobsFay
Joe ChrestJoe ChrestDave
IndigoIndigoYoung Nurse
Angela JonesRita
David JensenDavid JensenEldridge
John McConnellJohn McConnellVertell
Lindsey G. SmithLindsey G. SmithAndrea
Ireyon JohnsonIreyon JohnsonKristen
Janeline HayesJaneline HayesDondi
Ernest WellsErnest WellsUncle Victor

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