California Love

Leon Watkins runs a community helpline in South Central LA, where anyone in need of help is welcome. One of his most frequent visitors is local gang leader, John Wesley Hunter, otherwise known as “Joker” to the streets. After a day of hustling and almost losing his life in a shoot-out, Joker goes to the one place where he knows he can get help. All in a typical day’s work for Leon until an unlikely woman shows up insisting on aiding him in his fight for his community. This unlikely team defies social constructs by working together to actively fight oppression and gain nation-wide recognition for a hidden reality of many. Along their way they experience the deep-seeded hatred that has plagued America, great love, and tragedy as they leave behind a legacy.

Cast

Christa B. Allen

as Joanne Beck

Allen Payne

as Leon Watkins

Robert Ri'chard

as Jay Hunter

Draya Michele

as Beverly Williams

Columbus Short

as Norris

Natasha Marc

as Evelyn Watkins

Sue Cremin

as Ruth Beck

Michelle Lee

as Lisa Yuen

Six Reasons

as Vonte

Jensen Atwood

as Doctor

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