Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe stars in a new Lifetime movie, Give Me Back My Daughter, premiering Saturday, April 5th at 8 PM/7c. The film follows a struggling single mother’s desperate fight to regain custody of her child.
Here’s the Lowdown: Sidibe plays Renee, a mother who loses her job and home, forcing her and her daughter, Imani (Cadence Reese), into homelessness. After leaving Imani in the car during a job interview, Renee is arrested, and her daughter is taken by Child Protective Services. Walnette Santiago, Sean Anthony Baker, and Myles Truitt co-star.
What This Means Now: The film presents a timely story, touching on issues of poverty, homelessness, and the challenges faced by single mothers within the child welfare system. Sidibe’s involvement, following her acclaimed role in Precious, adds weight to the subject matter.
The Bigger Picture: Give Me Back My Daughter, directed by Kelley Kali from a script by Xavier Burgin, is a story of perseverance and the importance of community. It shows how support systems can be crucial in overcoming seemingly impossible circumstances. The film, airing April 5th, underscores the sometimes heartbreaking realities faced by families struggling with economic hardship, and also of finding help in unexpected quarters, and the importance of asking for help.
