Sins of the Mother
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About Sins of the Mother
Graduate student Shay Hunter (Nicole Beharie) reaches a crossroads in her life when she finds herself broke, burned out and unable to cope with the stress of school. With nowhere else to go, she embarks on a journey home to Tacoma, Washington, to face her abusive, alcoholic, estranged mother, Nona (Jill Scott). When she returns home, Shay finds Nona living life as a recovered alcoholic, with a new daughter and completely transformed. Thrown by her mother’s new path, Shay must now accept Nona’s changes and influences, including her sponsor, Lois (Rogers) -- all forcing Shay to move... More
Photo Gallery
Go behind the scenes and check out “Sins of the Mother” movie photos featuring Jill Scott and rest of the cast.
Watch The Movie
Stream the full version of "Sins of the Mother," then watch these special bonus scenes.
Book Excerpt
"Sins of the Mother" is based on a book. Read an excerpt of “Orange Mint and Honey” by Carleen Brice here.
Alicia Keys' Blog
Read Alicia Keys' thoughts about "Orange Mint and Honey," the book inspiring this movie, on her blog.
Jill Scott Photos
Check out photos of Jill Scott through the years. See her performing, showing off her fabulous fashions and more.
A Special Video
Jill Scott pays tribute to her mother, whom she credits with inspiring her to pursue acting at an early age. Watch the video here.
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Black History Month Movies
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