Welfare Checks
“He don't want your honey, he just want your money.”
Synopsis
Joyce, her mother, and two sisters are dependent on welfare checks, like her grandmother before them. Too much of their money is wasted supporting no-good boyfriends. Joyce is determined to break the cycle but her sisters are having none of it and Mama Lottie enjoys her toy boys too much to stop writing checks that won't clear. A family of big personalities means big drama!
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Dana Tipton
Joyce
Alberta Jones
Mama Lottie
Chimere Polk
Joann
Electra Davis
Crystal
Anthony M. Bertram
Ace
Gerald Webb
Charles
Robert L. Avery
Mike
Hidekun Hah
Sho Hung
Trae Ireland
Paul
Darryl McKeller
Mocha
Deja Lewis Smith
Shantral
Kenneth Glover
Tyrone
Dana Williams
Paula
Dee Wright
Aunt Gloria
Mark Broadnax
Al
Sriniaus Kanury
Mynell
Mercellous Hinton
Richie
Emet Kimbal
Richie's Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
In Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest J. Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest J. Johnson
- Original Score
- Super Spade, Davix, Hakim Muhammad, Bradd Spitt
- Original Title
- Welfare Checks
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Production Studios
- Praying Mothers Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest J. Johnson
Ernest J. Johnson
Super Spade, Davix, Hakim Muhammad, Bradd Spitt
Crystal Ellis
Crystal Ellis, Quake
Ernest J. Johnson, Crystal Ellis
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest J. Johnson
Director
Ernest J. Johnson
Writer
Crystal Ellis
Producer
Crystal Ellis
Director of Photography
Crystal Ellis
Editor
Quake
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Welfare Checks.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Welfare Checks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Welfare Checks about?
Joyce, her mother, and two sisters are dependent on welfare checks, like her grandmother before them. Too much of their money is wasted supporting no-good boyfriends. Joyce is determined to break the cycle but her sisters are having none of it and Mama Lottie enjoys her toy boys too much to stop writing checks that won't clear. A family of big personalities means big drama!
Who directed Welfare Checks?
Welfare Checks was directed by Ernest J. Johnson.
Who stars in Welfare Checks?
The principal cast of Welfare Checks includes Dana Tipton, Alberta Jones, Chimere Polk, Electra Davis, Anthony M. Bertram.
When was Welfare Checks released and how long is it?
Welfare Checks was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Welfare Checks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Welfare Checks was composed by Super Spade, Davix, Hakim Muhammad, Bradd Spitt.