Money Matters (2011)
Family can be complicated
A moving and intimate film that follows Monique "Money" Matters (Terri Abney) caught at the brink of adolescence. Her relationship with her mother Pamela Matters (Aunjanue Ellis- RAY, MEN OF HONER), is far from stable and depicts the struggle between a young mother and daughter who both come of age...together. Sharp and candid dialogue blur the roles of parent and child, revealing a family secret magnified by pain and years of regret. Money's daily routine; a three-bus commute to the Catholic school she attends, far from her dilapidated neighborhood, to another world where she feels just as uncomfortable. When she befriends a neighborhood girl who seems to understand her, their friendship develops in ways that push boundaries.
Cast
- Terri Abney - Monique 'Money' Matters
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor - Pamela Matters
- James Whalen - Bobby Lewis
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Money Matters about?
- A moving and intimate film that follows Monique "Money" Matters (Terri Abney) caught at the brink of adolescence. Her relationship with her mother Pamela Matters (Aunjanue Ellis- RAY, MEN OF HONER), is far from stable and depicts the struggle between a young mother and daughter who both come of age...together. Sharp and candid dialogue blur the roles of parent and child, revealing a family secret magnified by pain and years of regret. Money's daily routine; a three-bus commute to the Catholic school she attends, far from her dilapidated neighborhood, to another world where she feels just as uncomfortable. When she befriends a neighborhood girl who seems to understand her, their friendship develops in ways that push boundaries.
- Who directed Money Matters?
- Money Matters was directed by Ryan Richmond.
- Who stars in Money Matters?
- Money Matters stars Terri Abney, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, James Whalen.
- How long is Money Matters?
- Money Matters has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Money Matters?
- Money Matters is a Drama film.
- Where was Money Matters produced?
- Money Matters was produced in United States of America.