Babymother
"From Ragga to Riches."
Originally released in 1998. Babymother is a drama/music film. directed by Julian Henriques. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anjela Lauren Smith, Caroline Chikezie, and Don Warrington
Synopsis
A single mother determined to make it as a singer puts together an all-girl reggae group named Neeta, Sweeta, & Nastie with her friends. Living in a housing estate with little support, the odds are obviously against her. Emotionally she struggles too as she learns at her mother's death that her actual mother is the woman she had thought was her older sister. With the help of a female agent, the group starts to get some exposure and rises above their setting.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
3.1/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anjela Lauren Smith
as Anita - the Babymother
Caroline Chikezie
as Sharon - Her Bestfriend
Don Warrington
as Luther - the don
Vas Blackwood
as Caesar - Sharon's guy
Wil Johnson
as Byron - her Babyfather
Suzette Llewellyn
as Rose - her sister
Corinne Skinner-Carter
as Edith - Mother
Anton Rice
as Anton
Jocelyn Jee Esien
as Yvette - her other best friend (as Jocelyn Esien)
Tameka Empson
as Dionne - her rival
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Arts Council of England
- Channel 4 Television
- Formation Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Babymother about?
A single mother determined to make it as a singer puts together an all-girl reggae group named Neeta, Sweeta, & Nastie with her friends. Living in a housing estate with little support, the odds are...
Who directed Babymother?
Babymother was directed by Julian Henriques.
How long is Babymother?
Babymother has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Babymother released?
Babymother was released on September 11, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Babymother?
The main cast of Babymother includes Anjela Lauren Smith, Caroline Chikezie, Don Warrington, Vas Blackwood, Wil Johnson.