Carl Lumbly as Donald Thornton

Dulé Hill as Young Donald

Victoria Dillard as Taas

Kimberly Elise as Jeanette

Shelley Robertson as Donna

Monique Coleman as Young Donna

Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly as Young Jeanette

Rosalyn Coleman as Yvonne

Jameelah Nuriddin as Young Yvonne

Monica Calhoun as Linda

Malaika Jabali as Young Linda

Erika L. Heard as Rita

Kiara Tucker as Young Rita

Denice Sealy as Betty

Lynne Moody as Kathryn

April Turner as Yvette

Robin Michelle McClamb as Joy

Saycon Sengbloh as Kimberly

Lou Criscuolo as Vince Calabretta

General Fermon Judd Jr. as Earl

Joanne Pankow as Miss Wainbright

Tyhm Kennedy as Laborer #1

Richard K. Olsen as Loan Officer

Suellen Yates as Teacher #1

Tammy Arnold as Teacher #2

Gray Sibley as Truant Officer

Charlie Lucas as Stage Manager

Granoldo Frazier as Master of Ceremonies

William Flaman as Record Producer

Ruth Reid as Counselor