Vanessa Williams
Mother Henriette Delille
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Jan 24, 2000 · The Courage to Love: Directed by Kari Skogland. With Vanessa Williams, Gil Bellows, Karen Williams, Lisa Bronwyn Moore. In 19th century New Orleans creole Henriette must choose between love and devotion to the church.
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- Drama, History, Romance
- Kari Skogland
- 2000-01-24
The Courage to Love is a 2000 television history film starring Vanessa L. Williams, who was also the producer. The premiere was held 24 January 2000 on Lifetime. The film also stars Vanessa's children: Jillian Hervey, Melanie Hervey, Devin Hervey, and her brother Chris Williams.
In 19th century New Orleans creole Henriette must choose between love and devotion to the church. Neither choice is going to be easy, as there is great opposition to her ideas of breaking traditions.
Inspired by a true story, 'The Courage to Love' tells the story of a black woman who is part of a mixed-race affluent society in pre-civil war New Orleans. 730 IMDb 6.2 1 h 27 min 2000. X-Ray 13+.
In 19th-century New Orleans, a woman (Vanessa Williams) battles racism and must decide between working for the church or being with the man she loves.
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- Kari Skogland
- TV-PG
- Vanessa Williams
Television movie based on the life of Henriette Delille, a free woman of color in pre-Civil War New Orleans. Delille was expected to attend the frequent Quadroon Balls sponsored by wealthy white landowners for the purpose of selecting mistresses.
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