Chapter & Verse
“A Harlem Story”
Synopsis
Upon his return from serving a ten-year sentence in prison, reformed gang leader, S. Lance Ingram, struggles to adapt to a changed Harlem. Unable to use the technological skills he acquired in jail, Lance is forced to accept a position delivering meals for a local food bank. It is here that he befriends Ms. Maddy, 75, a past beauty with a irreverent and hardened shell to whom he delivers dinners. Through her, Lance finds hope, relearning the joys of life and living despite the outwardly bedeviled society in which they find themselves.
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Chapter and Verse Official Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
UrbanWorld Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 3, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamal Joseph
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Beaty
- Original Title
- Chapter & Verse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Production Studios
- The Harlem Film Company, The Bubble Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamal Joseph
Daniel Beaty
John Wakayama Carey
Joel Davenport
Cheryl Hill, Nick Bobrov
Department Leadership Roster
Jamal Joseph
Director
Joel Davenport
Editor
Cheryl Hill
Producer
Annie Simeone
Production Design
John Wakayama Carey
Director of Photography
Daniel Beaty
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Chapter & Verse about?
Upon his return from serving a ten-year sentence in prison, reformed gang leader, S. Lance Ingram, struggles to adapt to a changed Harlem. Unable to use the technological skills he acquired in jail, Lance is forced to accept a position delivering meals for a local food bank. It is here that he befriends Ms. Maddy, 75, a past beauty with a irreverent and hardened shell to whom he delivers dinners. Through her, Lance finds hope, relearning the joys of life and living despite the outwardly bedeviled society in which they find themselves.
Who directed Chapter & Verse?
Chapter & Verse was directed by Jamal Joseph.
Who stars in Chapter & Verse?
The principal cast of Chapter & Verse includes Daniel Beaty, Loretta Devine, Omari Hardwick, Selenis Leyva, Marc John Jefferies.
When was Chapter & Verse released and how long is it?
Chapter & Verse was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chapter & Verse?
Chapter & Verse holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).