Stranger Inside
“She fought to get inside. Now she'll have to fight for her life.”
2001•1h 37m•4.5•Released
CrimeDrama
After a stint in a juvenile detention center, Treasure is transferred to an adult prison where her mother, whom she has never met, is also imprisoned. Before long, Treasure encounters Brownie, a lifer and gang leader. Brownie reveals that she is Treasure's mother, and takes the girl under her wing, protecting her from the dangers of hardcore prison life. But some women in Brownie's gang resent Treasure's presence, leading to violent conflict.
Director
Cheryl Dunye
Writer
Catherine Crouch, Cheryl Dunye
Languages
English
Studio
C-Hundred Film Corporation
Cast
Yolonda Ross
Treasure
Davenia McFadden
Brownie
Rain Phoenix
Kit
LaTonya 'T' Hagans
Shadow
Ella Joyce
Doodle Alderidge
Conchata Ferrell
Mama Cass
Lee Garlington
Warden Arnold
Medusa
Leisha
Marc Vann
Nelson
Almayvonne
Scar
Mary Mara
Tanya
Karina Logue
Fran
Emily Kuroda
Min
Kelly Jo Minter
Group Therapy Woman
Sandy Martin
Mrs. Johnny Cochran
Production
Company
C-Hundred Film Corporation
Company
HBO Films
Company
Stranger Baby Productions
Producer
Jim McKay
Producer
Effie Brown
Producer
Michael Stipe
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