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The Reading Room (film)

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'The Reading Room' is a 2005 American made-for-television drama film that originally premiered on Hallmark Channel. It was directed by Georg Stanford Brown.

Plot



William Campbell (James Earl Jones) is a wealthy businessman who has just lost his wife. He decides to make good on a promise he made her by opening a free reading room in an inner-city neighborhood where he grew up. Despite his good intentions, problems in the neighborhood threaten his establishment, especially from local gang members and a preacher (Georg Stanford Brown) who questions Campbell's motives.

Cast



* James Earl Jones as William Campbell

* Georg Stanford Brown as Rahim

* Joanna Cassidy as Diana Weston

* Keith Robinson as Darrel

* Douglas Spain as Javier

* Monique Coleman as Leesha

* Jessica Szohr as Dayva

* Gabby Soleil as Majoli

*Austin Marques as Edgar

* Tim Reid as Douglas

Awards



*Camie (2006) 'Won '

* (2006) 'Nominated for Outstanding TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special'

* Vision Award (2006) 'Nominated for Best Drama'

* WGA Award (TV) (2006) 'Nominated'


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