Amazon.com: Courage to Love: Vanessa L. Williams, Gil Bellows, Karen Williams, Lisa Bronwyn Moore: Video On Demand

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Synopsis: Inspired by a true story, 'The Courage to Love' tells the story of a black woman who is part of a mixed-race affluent society in pre-civil war New Orleans.

Starring: Vanessa Williams, Gil Bellows

Supporting actors: Karen Williams, Lisa Bronwyn Moore, David La Haye, Cynda Williams, Diahann Carroll, Stacy Keach, Eddie Bo Smith Jr., Graeme Somerville, Kevin Jubinville, Susannah Hoffman, Jean-Louis Roux, Lise Roy, Raven Dauda, Millie Tresierra, Mariah Inger, Alisha Morrison, Omari Newton, Sylvia Stewart, Paul-Antoine Taillefer, Chris Williams

Directed by: Kari Skogland

Genre: Drama, History, Romance

Runtime: 1 hour 31 minutes

Release year: 2000

Studio: Screen Media

ASIN: B000NS59QO (Rental) and B000NS59PA (Purchase)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,913 in Amazon Video On Demand (See Bestsellers in Amazon Video On Demand)

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Rental rights: 24 hour viewing period, play online or download to one location. Details

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Compatible with: Mac and PC online viewing, Windows PC download, TiVo DVRs, Sony BRAVIA Internet Video Link, Roku player, compatible portable video devices. System requirements

Format: Amazon Video on Demand (streaming online video and digital download)

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The Courage to Love DVD ~ Vanessa Williams

4.2 out of 5 stars (9)

Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: January 23, 2000
Production Company: Motion International, New Star Television
Also Known As: Quadroon Ball
Filming Locations: Québec, Canada

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4.0 out of 5 stars This is the first movie that try to tell the story of a, January 9, 2005

By	La Reyna "La Reyna" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Courage to Love (DVD)

very attractive and talented Creole woman named Henriette Delille, who chose the rigors of convent life over a very comfortable placage with a wealthy white benefactor who could gave her the world if she wants it. She saw the evil in placage and didn't want any part of it because it would be against God's law against living in sin. She seen it firsthand with her parents. Her father wanted out of it so he could marry a white woman in order to have legitimate offspring while her mother slowly goes insane not only of her lover's abandonment but also of her daughter's refusal to follow her footsteps in taking a white lover without being married.

All her life, Henriette deLille devoted her life to helping the poor and enslaved of Louisiana, even going against the authorities to do so. It's not an easy life to live but it's a purposeful one. One that emphasize a life of service and devotion to spiritual matters.

Vanessa L. Williams has done a great job in portraying Henriette Delille.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Courage to Love worth watching, July 12, 2005

By	M. Couvillon (Williamsburg, Va USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Courage to Love (DVD)

Courage to love provides a fascinating insight to a little known period in Louisiana's history. A period when free women of colour were groomed by their mothers for the sole purpose of finding a rich man to take care of them- though due to Louisiana law, were unable to marry. Venessa Williams gives a good performance as a "gens de colour." I highly recommend.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good story!, March 2, 2008

By	Noble Student (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Courage to Love (DVD)

Since I'm a Creole from New Orleans, I brought this movie because I had heard talks amongst my family about this history.
Vanessa William was an excellent actress in this movie as well as all the other cast members. I really enjoyed this movie because it showed the true relationships between some Creole women and their relationships with French men, in addition, the cause and effects from broken hearts, compassion, and deep love. Also, this movie showed the truth regarding White masters having sex with very young Black girls, and the emotional effects that hurt deep inside of the hearts of the little girl, her father, and the master's wife. Then, there was the interesting story line regarding the history of the first Black nuns and their love, faith, and compassion toward all people of color, and their willingness to fight for what is right. The Pope, priests, nuns, and the white members views regarding Blacks & Creoles sharing the same church, religion, Nun status, and education was interesting to say the least. Lastly, the class lines amongst Americans, French, Creoles, and Blacks, and how with God, faith, beliefs, and hope, all groups can come together.
Good Movie!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Heart warming, fact based movie.
Henriette Delille's story is heart warming. Her courage amazing. Vanessa Williams does a great job of capturing the spirit of Henriette. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Jolly's Lady

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Historic movie...
Great movie!
A basically true adaptation of an almost FORGOTTEN, and very historical time in U.S. history! Read more

Published 6 months ago by Chell-Chell

5.0 out of 5 stars Courage To Love
Beautiful, inspiring film about the faith of young woman who was willing to give her all for the love of Christ.

Published 8 months ago by Richard L. Lalime

5.0 out of 5 stars African-American drama
This was a great movie with Vanessa Williams in main role. Ole Louisiana traditions that not everybody agreed on. Make for a good viewing.

Published 13 months ago by B. J. Nelson

4.0 out of 5 stars Actually Much Better then Expected
This is a wonderful movie certainly not the best that i have ever watched but it was much better then expected and overall entertaining. Read more

Published on December 21, 2006 by Shannon Sabean

1.0 out of 5 stars This Movie Doesn't Keep It Real
I saw this on TV last month and I thought it was lame. Everyone in the movie was goodlooking and the time period portrayed was romanticized big time. Keep it real. Read more

Published on June 28, 2006 by Fish Cheeks

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