Dreams
Synopsis
Mia dreams of singing, Quentin dreams of dancing, Paalo wants to mend the relationship with his daughter and Alonzo hopes to reconnect with his family, but the realities of abuse, failure and their broken pasts, as well as a notorious criminal, make the path to their dreams an uphill battle. Set in urban Chicago, these four stories are woven together to create an inspiring tale of the hard work it takes to achieve one's dreams.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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DREAMS Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-22
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Syesha Mercado
Mia
Angie Stone
Marlene
Thomas Mikal Ford
Detective Jackson
Jazsmin Lewis
LaShawna
Keno Greer
LaShawna's Boyfriend
Mel Jackson
Mia's Father
Llou Johnson
Uncle Reggie
Lou Myers
Mr. Harlan
Geoffrey Owens
Mr. Welch
Hess Wesley
Host
Dennis L.A. White
Jermaine
Marvin L. Winans Jr.
Donte
Joseph Awinongya
Paalo (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Kapity
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel Kapity
- Original Score
- Marvin L. Winans Jr.
- Original Title
- Dreams
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Kapity
Joel Kapity
Marvin L. Winans Jr.
Joel Kapity, Rubin Whitmore II
Joel Kapity, Marvin L. Winans Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Kapity
Director
Joel Kapity
Writer
Joel Kapity
Editor
Rubin Whitmore II
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dreams
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What is Dreams about?
Mia dreams of singing, Quentin dreams of dancing, Paalo wants to mend the relationship with his daughter and Alonzo hopes to reconnect with his family, but the realities of abuse, failure and their broken pasts, as well as a notorious criminal, make the path to their dreams an uphill battle. Set in urban Chicago, these four stories are woven together to create an inspiring tale of the hard work it takes to achieve one's dreams.
Who directed Dreams?
Dreams was directed by Joel Kapity.
Who stars in Dreams?
The principal cast of Dreams includes Syesha Mercado, Angie Stone, Thomas Mikal Ford, Jazsmin Lewis, Keno Greer.
When was Dreams released and how long is it?
Dreams was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Dreams?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dreams was composed by Marvin L. Winans Jr..
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dreams?
Dreams holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).