A struggling inner-city mother sacrifices everything to give her son a good education. Unwilling to allow her son to stay in a dangerous school, she launches a movement that could save his future - and that of thousands like him.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Uzo AdubaVirginia Walden | Virginia Walden |
 Matthew ModineCongressman Cliff Williams | Congressman Cliff Williams |
 Niles FitchJames Walden | James Walden |
 Samantha SloyanMrs. Watson | Mrs. Watson |
 Vanessa WilliamsSally Rae | Sally Rae |
 Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorLorraine Townsend | Lorraine Townsend |
 Adina PorterAnnette Johnson | Annette Johnson |
 Nadji JeterBonz | Bonz |
 Amanda ChristineDelilah | Delilah |
 Amirah VannShondae Smith | Shondae Smith |
 Suzanne FordSpeaker Pro Tempore | Speaker Pro Tempore |
 April GraceMrs. Jackson | Mrs. Jackson |
 Erik LaRay HarveyMayor Anthony Carver | Mayor Anthony Carver |
 Michael BeasleyRobert Michaels | Robert Michaels |
 Kimberly Hébert GregoryTasha White | Tasha White |
 Presciliana EsparoliniPrincipal Martinez | Principal Martinez |
 Larry BatesPrincipal Chapman | Principal Chapman |
 Wain JenkinsProtester | Protester |