The Courage to Love (2000)

6.8/10 87 min Drama History Romance TV Movie

Overview

In 19th century New Orleans, creole Henriette must choose between love and devotion to the church. Neither choice is going to be easy, as there is great opposition to her ideas of breaking traditions.

Cast

Vanessa Williams

Mother Henriette Delille

Gil Bellows

Dr. Gerard Gaultier

David La Haye

Father Rousselon

Cynda Williams

Cecelia Delille

Diahann Carroll

Pouponne

Lisa Bronwyn Moore

Marie Alicot

Stacy Keach

Jean-Baptiste Delille

Eddie Bo Smith Jr.

Jacques

Kevin Jubinville

Frank Morgan

Jean-Louis Roux

Bishop Blanc

Raven Dauda

Betsie

Sylvia Stewart

Slave

Omari Newton

Slave #2

Chris Williams

Master of Ceremonies

Graeme Somerville

Paul Cartier

Susannah Hoffmann

Anne Morgan

Lise Roy

Mother Superior

Jane Wheeler

Sister Jane

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