Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story
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- TV Movie
Redemption tells the story of Stan "Tookie" Williams, founder of the Crips L.A. street gang. Story follows his fall into gang-banging, his prison term, and his work writing children's novels encouraging peace and anti-violence resolutions which earned him multiple Nobel Peace Prize nominations. After exhausting all forms of appeal, Tookie was executed by lethal injection.
Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story is a 2004 TV drama chronicling the life of Crips founder Stan Williams—from his rise in gang culture through his transformation in prison as an anti-violence advocate and children's author. The film explores Williams' Nobel Peace Prize nominations and his eventual execution, offering a complex portrait of redemption and capital punishment.
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Jamie FoxxStan 'Tookie' Williams
Lynn WhitfieldBarbara Becnel
Lee Thompson YoungCharles Becnel
Brenden JeffersonYoung Stan Williams
Brenda BazinetBarbara's Agent- Wes WilliamsTony Bogard
Greg EllwandPrison Chief
CCH PounderWinnie Mandela- Barbara Barnes-HopkinsMrs. Williams
- Tom BarnettJim Kates
Joseph Pierre17yr. old Ray Washington
Karl CampbellDeuce-Five
Martin RoachGuard Morales
David FraserStrange Man- Kahmaara ArmatradingStan Williams (9-12)
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When did this movie air?
Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story premiered on January 21, 2004.
What is the movie about?
The film follows Stan Williams' journey from founding the Crips gang to his later work as a children's author promoting peace and anti-violence, while imprisoned. It concludes with his execution by lethal injection after exhausting all appeals.
Where can I watch it?
As a TV movie that aired in 2004, availability depends on your streaming services and cable providers; check your local listings or streaming platforms for current options.
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