Based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, a soldier deployed to Iraq begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child.
Cast and Crew
Michael B. Jordan
Charles King
Chanté Adams
Dana Canedy
Jalon Christian
Jordan
Robert Wisdom
Sgt. T.J. Canedy
Tamara Tunie
Penny Canedy
Jasmine Batchelor
Gwen Canedy
Marchánt Davis
Mike Canedy
Susan Pourfar
Miriam
Vanessa Aspillaga
Robin
Grey Henson
Ciro
Johnny M. Wu
Manny
David Wilson Barnes
Schaefer
Spencer Squire
Rosenblum
Melanie Nicholls-King
Kaleshia
Annabel O'Hagan
Waitress
Samuel Caleb Walker
Imhoff
Cleveland Berto
Mohammed
Clark Jackson
Dana's Doctor
Judy Rosenblatt
Talkative Neighbor
Mark A. Jones
Lt. Colonel
Julian Vidaurrazaga
Iraq Kid (uncredited)
Videos & Trailers
Legacy Vignette
A Love Letter to New York Vignette
Finding Dana Vignette
Outtakes – “A Real Director”
Love Is A Choice Vignette
Strong Women Vignette
Outtakes - “I Saw That”
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