The Calling
“Walk in faith and love.”
Synopsis
Tamar has been called to become a minister, and for most, this would be an honorable moment, but for Tamar, it is the worst thing that could happen. Tamar is the daughter of prominent Deacon Jessup, and is a lesbian. Taught that her desires are not that of God, Tamar has suppressed them for the last 16 years and has never dated a woman. When the Future Minister's Ministry opens for a new class, Tamar finds herself falling for the only other woman in the class.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-02
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June 20, 2023
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- Director
- B. Danielle Watkins
- Screenplay & Story
- B. Danielle Watkins
- Original Title
- The Calling
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
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B. Danielle Watkins
B. Danielle Watkins
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B. Danielle Watkins
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B. Danielle Watkins
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What is The Calling about?
Tamar has been called to become a minister, and for most, this would be an honorable moment, but for Tamar, it is the worst thing that could happen. Tamar is the daughter of prominent Deacon Jessup, and is a lesbian. Taught that her desires are not that of God, Tamar has suppressed them for the last 16 years and has never dated a woman. When the Future Minister's Ministry opens for a new class, Tamar finds herself falling for the only other woman in the class.
Who directed The Calling?
The Calling was directed by B. Danielle Watkins.
Who stars in The Calling?
The principal cast of The Calling includes Onyx Keesha, Doreen James, George S. Lima, Vincent Howard, Kenneth Jackson.
When was The Calling released and how long is it?
The Calling was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.