Joy Road
“Justice doesn't come easy in this part of town.”
Synopsis
Tony Smalls is a burned out lawyer looking for a new direction in life. He's forced to put his plans on hold when his sister Nia asks him to defend her fiance', a gang kingpin who is under arrest for a triple murder that he says he didn't commit. Tony feels the pressure of the case when the feds and a shadowy corporation get involved, along with a private investigator who seems to be working all sides. When Nia starts an investigation of her own into the murder, it not only brings her closer to the truth - it puts both herself and Tony in harm's way.
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Roger Guenveur Smith
Charles Blocker
N'Bushe Wright
Nia
Obba Babatundé
Dr. Howard Perkins
Melle Powers
Kim Smalls
Christian 'Trick Trick' Mathis
Big Boy
Benjamin B. Smith
Little Boy
LaDonna Alicia
Dominique
Jay Barry
L.T. Stone (credit only)
Linda Boston
Judge Davis
Kevin Jackson
Raymond Kelly
Yvette Araujo
Charity Event Attendee
Carol Angela Davis
News Anchor
Michael Ellison
Lieutenant Braun
Alecia Jai Fears
Sweetie
Billy Flames
East Side Chris
Margaret Fountian
Market Shopper
April Freeman
Market Shopper
Wood Harris
Tony Smalls
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 21, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry A. Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Haigis, Harry A. Davis, Greg Pak, Alan Alden Thomas
- Original Score
- Will Pitts
- Original Title
- Joy Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Extra Film Productions MVP LLC, 99 Ways Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry A. Davis
Jack Haigis, Harry A. Davis, Greg Pak, Alan Alden Thomas
Will Pitts
David Phillips
Michael Burlingame, Jack Haigis, Abraham Lim
Kevin Edwards
Department Leadership Roster
Harry A. Davis
Director
Jack Haigis
Writer
Greg Pak
Writer
Alan Alden Thomas
Writer
Daniel Ouellette
Production Design
Babs Anderson
Costume Design
David Phillips
Director of Photography
Michael Burlingame
Editor
Jack Haigis
Editor
Abraham Lim
Editor
Will Pitts
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joy Road
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joy Road about?
Tony Smalls is a burned out lawyer looking for a new direction in life. He's forced to put his plans on hold when his sister Nia asks him to defend her fiance', a gang kingpin who is under arrest for a triple murder that he says he didn't commit. Tony feels the pressure of the case when the feds and a shadowy corporation get involved, along with a private investigator who seems to be working all sides. When Nia starts an investigation of her own into the murder, it not only brings her closer to the truth - it puts both herself and Tony in harm's way.
Who directed Joy Road?
Joy Road was directed by Harry A. Davis.
Who stars in Joy Road?
The principal cast of Joy Road includes Roger Guenveur Smith, N'Bushe Wright, Obba Babatundé, Melle Powers, Christian 'Trick Trick' Mathis.
When was Joy Road released and how long is it?
Joy Road was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Joy Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joy Road was composed by Will Pitts.