Biography: Essence Atkins |
Actress Essence Atkins began appearing onscreen in the late '80s, with small appearances on shows like Saved By the Bell and The Cosby Show. She would go on to land a series of starring roles on short-lived series throughout the '90s like Under One... more
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Cast: Keenen Ivory Wayans David Alan Grier Chris Elliott Shawn Wayans Amy Sedaris Marlon Wayans Damien Dante Wayans
Tags: Parody/Spoof Comedy Dance Film
Length: 83min
A privileged white girl from the suburbs moves to the inner city and attempts to perfect her notoriously clumsy dance moves in this parody of popular dance movies. Damon Wayans Jr. and Craig Wayans star in a comedy co-written by Shawn, Keenen Ivory,...
Cast: LeToya Luckett
Tags: Drama Coming-of-Age
Length: min
Seeking to experience life on her own terms after growing up a preacher's daughter, twenty-something Angie King joins a traveling gospel show in this contemporary retelling of The Prodigal Son. When Angie discovers just how difficult life on the road...
Love and Other Four Letter Words (2007)
Cast: Steven Ayromlooi Tasha Smith Flex Alexander Aloma Wright
Tags: Romantic Comedy Comedy
Length: 87min
Philadelphia-based television talk-show host Stormy LaRue (Tangi Miller) has always put her professional life before her personal life, but when her terminally ill Nana (Aloma Wright) makes one last wish to see Stormy marry, the self-centered media...
Cast: Barry Levinson LL Cool J Gabrielle Union Essence Atkins Gary Hardwick
Tags: Romance Family Drama Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy
Length: 105min
Three men discover that meddling in their sister-in-law's love life only makes their own lives more complicated in this omantic comedy. Eva Dandridge (Gabrielle Union) developed a sense of responsibility early on in life, when after the death of her...
Cast: Mari Morrow
Tags: Teen Movie Drama Coming-of-Age Urban Drama
Length: 90min
A high school student learns some tough lessons about love, sex, and honesty in this independent drama. Nikita (Essence Atkins) is a 17-year-old girl whose mother (Roz Ryan) has turned to religion in the wake of her husband's death. Nikita, however,...
Cast: Julie Dash
Tags: Romantic Drama Drama
Length: 88min
Recording artist Monica Arnold stars in this made-for-cable drama as African-American pre-med student Camille Livingston. Having been carefully raised in the lap of privilege and luxury by her wealthy, "mixed" parents, Camille is fully prepared to...
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