Pastor Brown
“Find Your Shoes.”
Synopsis
When her father unexpectedly falls terminally ill, exotic dancer Jessica "Jesse" Brown returns home for the first time in more than a decade. Her father's dying wish - that she take over as head of Mount Olive Baptist Church - turns her life and her family's life upside down.
Top Cast
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Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Jessica 'Jesse' Brown
Nicole Ari Parker
Tonya Copeland Brown
Keith David
Pastor Brown
Michael B. Jordan
Tariq Brown
Ernie Hudson
Deacon Harold Todd
Michael Beach
Avery Callagan
Tasha Smith
Angelique Todd
Tisha Campbell
Amanda Carlton
Rockmond Dunbar
Amir
Dondré Whitfield
Chaz
Charles Oakley
India.Arie
Lateefah
Monica
Lisa Cross
Desiree Coleman
Deaconess Theresa
Angie Stone
Rick Fredericks
Mari Morrow
Adrian
Keith Sweat
Nasim
Black Thomas
JC
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rockmond Dunbar
- Screenplay & Story
- Rhonda Baraka
- Original Score
- Kurt Farquhar
- Original Title
- Pastor Brown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Rock Capital Films, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rockmond Dunbar
Rhonda Baraka
Kurt Farquhar
Keith L. Smith
Avril Beukes
Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Rockmond Dunbar, Shaun Livingston, Charles Oakley, Steven Belser
Department Leadership Roster
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Producer
Rockmond Dunbar
Director
Rhonda Baraka
Writer
Rockmond Dunbar
Producer
Carol Ann Shine
Producer
Chris Sergi
Producer
Tony Bracy
Producer
Re'Shaun Frear
Producer
Keith L. Smith
Director of Photography
Jason Griffin
Costume Design
Avril Beukes
Editor
Korey Washington
Production Design
Kurt Farquhar
Original Music Composer
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 Pastor Brown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pastor Brown about?
When her father unexpectedly falls terminally ill, exotic dancer Jessica "Jesse" Brown returns home for the first time in more than a decade. Her father's dying wish - that she take over as head of Mount Olive Baptist Church - turns her life and her family's life upside down.
Who directed Pastor Brown?
Pastor Brown was directed by Rockmond Dunbar.
Who stars in Pastor Brown?
The principal cast of Pastor Brown includes Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Nicole Ari Parker, Keith David, Michael B. Jordan, Ernie Hudson.
When was Pastor Brown released and how long is it?
Pastor Brown was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Pastor Brown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pastor Brown was composed by Kurt Farquhar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pastor Brown?
Pastor Brown holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).