Dirty Laundry
“Everybody's got some.”
Synopsis
After ten years, Sheldon returns from New York City to Paris, Georgia. His mother Evelyn, a laundress who is stubborn, ornery, opinionated, mean-spirited, insulting, and inflexible, has sent a ten-year-old boy who says he's Sheldon's son up to see Sheldon. Sheldon comes home to straighten things out. Old arguments flare up - between mother and son and between brothers. Sheldon wants no part of fatherhood or family. Then, someone else from New York shows up at Evelyn's door, bringing a new set of challenges. Will this family ever stop airing its dirty laundry? And what of Sheldon: where is his pride? Can he, in the words of James Baldwin, go where his blood beats and live the life he has?
Top Cast
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Rockmond Dunbar
Patrick / Sheldon
Loretta Devine
Evelyn
Jenifer Lewis
Aunt Lettuce
Terri J. Vaughn
Jackie
Maurice Jamal
Eugene
Sommore
Abby
Joey Costello
Ryan
Aaron Grady Shaw
Gabriel
Rainey Matthews
Pudge
Bobby 'Slim' Jones
Pastor James
Gregory Alan Williams
Percy
Alec Mapa
Daniel
Veronica Webb
Susan
Erica Faye Watson
Clarine
Tony Vaughn
Uncle Jimmy
Nadji Jeter
Little Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Jamal
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Jamal
- Original Title
- Dirty Laundry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- MoJAM Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Jamal
Maurice Jamal
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Jamal
Writer
Maurice Jamal
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dirty Laundry
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What is Dirty Laundry about?
After ten years, Sheldon returns from New York City to Paris, Georgia. His mother Evelyn, a laundress who is stubborn, ornery, opinionated, mean-spirited, insulting, and inflexible, has sent a ten-year-old boy who says he's Sheldon's son up to see Sheldon. Sheldon comes home to straighten things out. Old arguments flare up - between mother and son and between brothers. Sheldon wants no part of fatherhood or family. Then, someone else from New York shows up at Evelyn's door, bringing a new set of challenges. Will this family ever stop airing its dirty laundry? And what of Sheldon: where is his pride? Can he, in the words of James Baldwin, go where his blood beats and live the life he has?
Who directed Dirty Laundry?
Dirty Laundry was directed by Maurice Jamal.
Who stars in Dirty Laundry?
The principal cast of Dirty Laundry includes Rockmond Dunbar, Loretta Devine, Jenifer Lewis, Terri J. Vaughn, Maurice Jamal.
When was Dirty Laundry released and how long is it?
Dirty Laundry was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dirty Laundry?
Dirty Laundry holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).