

A Journal for Jordan
2021-12-22 · 131 min · ★ 6.9
Based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, a soldier deployed to Iraq begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child.
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Production details
- Directors
- Denzel Washington
- Production companies
- Outlier Society, Escape Artists, Bron Studios, Columbia Pictures, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Mundy Lane Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America, Canada
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 25,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 6,700,000
Top Cast
Michael B. JordanCharles King
Chanté AdamsDana Canedy
Jalon ChristianJordan
Robert WisdomSgt. T.J. Canedy
Tamara TuniePenny Canedy
Jasmine BatchelorGwen Canedy
Marchánt DavisMike Canedy
Susan PourfarMiriam
Vanessa AspillagaRobin
Grey HensonCiro
Johnny M. WuManny
David Wilson BarnesSchaefer
Spencer SquireRosenblum
Melanie Nicholls-KingKaleshia
Annabel O'HaganWaitress
Samuel Caleb WalkerImhoff
Cleveland BertoMohammed
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