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Firelight (2012 film)

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Firelight
Written byLigiah Villalobos
Directed byDarnell Martin
StarringCuba Gooding Jr.
Q'orianka Kilcher
DeWanda Wise
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseApril 22, 2012 (2012-04-22)

Firelight is a 2012 made-for-television drama film that first aired on ABC. The film was directed by Darnell Martin and starred Cuba Gooding Jr. and Q'orianka Kilcher. It told the story of a group of inmates at a facility for female juvenile delinquents who find a new lease on life by becoming volunteer firefighters. Several critics responded to the film favorably[1] and Gooding won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special for his performance.[2][3][4]

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  1. ^ Heinrich, Jim (April 19, 2012). "TV review: Female prisoners find redemption in 'Firelight'". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  2. ^ Ng, Philiana (January 27, 2012). "Cuba Gooding Jr. to Star in 'Firelight' TV Movie for ABC". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  3. ^ Hernandez, Lee (April 23, 2012). "Q'Orianka Kilcher, 'Firelight' Star, On Playing A Latina Juvenile Delinquent (EXCLUSIVE)". Huffington Post. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  4. ^ Lowry, Brian (April 19, 2012). "Firelight". Variety.com. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
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