Kemba
Synopsis
The film follows criminal justice reform advocate Kemba Smith, a woman charged as a co-conspirator to her college boyfriend's drug-trafficking crimes and sentenced to 24.5 years in federal prison with no opportunity for parole.
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BET+ Original Movie | Kemba | TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-29
Top Cast
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Nesta Cooper
Kemba Smith
Sean Patrick Thomas
Gus Smith
Michelle Hurd
Odessa Smith
Cameron Dye
President Clinton
Andrea Laing
Newscaster
Siddiq Saunderson
Khalif
Kelsey Scott
Michelle
Ethan McDowell
Matthew
Stephen Ruffin
Jamal
Jon Levine
Guard
Elvire Emanuelle
Lisa
June Carryl
Elaine Jones
Ron Clinton Smith
Federal Marshall Smith
Curt Bonnem
Samuel
Joey Auzenne
Bobby
Pat Dortch
George Kendall
Joe Morelli
Visiting Room Guard
Tom Thon
Judge Kellam
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kelley Kalí
- Screenplay & Story
- Christine Swanson
- Original Title
- Kemba
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- MPI Original Films, BET+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kelley Kalí
Christine Swanson
Kristina Kromer
Stacey Parks, Kemba Smith, Nick Reid, Rob Pfaltzgraff, Lana Link
Department Leadership Roster
Kristina Kromer
Editor
Kelley Kalí
Director
Stacey Parks
Producer
Rob Pfaltzgraff
Producer
Lana Link
Producer
Christine Swanson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kemba
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kemba about?
The film follows criminal justice reform advocate Kemba Smith, a woman charged as a co-conspirator to her college boyfriend's drug-trafficking crimes and sentenced to 24.5 years in federal prison with no opportunity for parole.
Who directed Kemba?
Kemba was directed by Kelley Kalí.
Who stars in Kemba?
The principal cast of Kemba includes Nesta Cooper, Sean Patrick Thomas, Michelle Hurd, Cameron Dye, Andrea Laing.
When was Kemba released and how long is it?
Kemba was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.