Orpheus Star
“Can't have a future until you shine a light on the past.”
Synopsis
Douglas Privett is a young musician who returns to the small mid-western town of his childhood to see Ezrela Mae Privett, the ailing grandmother who'd raised him, a Baptist preacher battling demons of her own. Despite childhood memories of emotional trauma, Douglas agrees to stay in town and help her with therapy. Douglas searches for Cal, his only childhood friend and secret crush, but only finds Cal's younger sister, Jaylene. While staring at a starry night sky, Douglas recalls a positive memory o his grandmother and has a chance encounter with Dora, a wise homeless woman.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Isaiah Anthony
Choir Member (as a different name)
Margaret Avery
Lizette Jean-Marie
Lou Beatty Jr.
Deacon Gabriel Timmons
Patricia Belcher
Beaula Davis
Lawrence Calhoun
Fan at concert
David J. Castillo
Douglas Privett
Kyle Casto
Choir Member
Taji Coleman
Essie Mae Anderson
John Wayne Constance
Ty
Cameron Counts II
Choir Member / Fan at Concert
Randy de Chavez
Choir Member / Fan at concert
Starletta DuPois
Pastor Ezrela Mae Privett
Saidah Arrika Ekulona
Dora Clemons
Maria C Esposo
Choir Member / Fan at concert
Marla Gibbs
Ruth Carmichael
Jade Harlow
Jaylene Johnson
Sheila Heimbach
Choir Member / Fan at concert
Precious Hilton
Fan at concert
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donn Swaby
- Screenplay & Story
- Donn Swaby
- Original Title
- Orpheus Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donn Swaby
Donn Swaby
Department Leadership Roster
Donn Swaby
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orpheus Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Orpheus Star about?
Douglas Privett is a young musician who returns to the small mid-western town of his childhood to see Ezrela Mae Privett, the ailing grandmother who'd raised him, a Baptist preacher battling demons of her own. Despite childhood memories of emotional trauma, Douglas agrees to stay in town and help her with therapy. Douglas searches for Cal, his only childhood friend and secret crush, but only finds Cal's younger sister, Jaylene. While staring at a starry night sky, Douglas recalls a positive memory o his grandmother and has a chance encounter with Dora, a wise homeless woman.
Who directed Orpheus Star?
Orpheus Star was directed by Donn Swaby.
Who stars in Orpheus Star?
The principal cast of Orpheus Star includes Isaiah Anthony, Margaret Avery, Lou Beatty Jr., Patricia Belcher, Lawrence Calhoun.
When was Orpheus Star released and how long is it?
Orpheus Star was released in 2020 with a total runtime of Unknown.