Conviction (2002)

Name: Conviction
Director: Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 2002-09-29
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Cast: Omar Epps, Dana Delany, Charles S. Dutton, Treach

Drama TV Movie

Director: Kevin Rodney Sullivan

Cast: Omar Epps, Dana Delany, Charles S. Dutton, Treach

Runtime99 min

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The story of Carl Upchurch who experiences jail as a young adult. While in prison, a compassionate teacher helps turn his life around through education and religion. He in turn is inspired to help other troubled youths.

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Directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan, this 2002 TV movie offers a powerful and inspiring story of redemption. With standout performances from Omar Epps and Charles S. Dutton, Conviction delves into themes of personal transformation, the power of education, and the potential for positive change, making it a compelling watch for fans of character-driven dramas.

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Conviction is a 2002 American biographical drama television film about Carl Upchurch, a felon who managed to educate himself and developed a spiritual awakening during one of his numerous stints inside prison. He began to spread his message to other inmates, and soon he was asked to help mediate problems between some of the most feared street gangs in the country. It was directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan and written by Upchurch and Jon Huffman, based on Upchurch's 1996 autobiography Convicted in the Womb. Omar Epps stars as Upchurch, with Dana Delany, Bentley Mitchum, and Charles S. Dutton co-starring. The film aired on Showtime on September 29, 2002.