Crooked Trees Gon Give Me Wings

Jun 15, 2022

0h 15m

★ 9.0

Overview

Savannah’s moss-covered forests, with all its whispering winds and enchanted branches, are alive to little Bertie Bee Hooks, the gifted granddaughter of an experienced midwife. As she absorbs the wisdom of folk medicine, Bertie Bee will work with her mystical connection to the spirit world as she becomes exposed to the tragedies of a wounded American past.

Genres

History

Drama

Fantasy

Production Companies

271 Films

Hillman Grad Productions

Ventureland

Indeed

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Cast

Bertie Bee

Nia-Marie Mwangi

Mama

Monifa Lemons Jackson

Ulysses

Carle Atwater

Lillian

India Marie Cross

Mary

Devon Knightner

Henry

KeShun Freeman

Jessie

Joe Anthony Gordon

Kitch

Roderick Stewart

Family Member

Azrael Walker

Family Member

Grace Curry

Family Member

LaShawn Monk

Family Member

Maya Monk

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