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Feature film — 2001

Stranger Inside (2001)

4.51h 37mCrime — Drama

After a stint in a juvenile detention center, Treasure is transferred to an adult prison where her mother, whom she has never met, is also imprisoned. Before long, Treasure encounters Brownie, a lifer and gang leader. Brownie reveals that she is Treasure's mother, and takes the girl under her wing, protecting her from the dangers of hardcore prison life. But some women in Brownie's gang resent Treasure's presence, leading to violent conflict.

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A high-signal pick with 12 votes.

C-Hundred Film Corporation / HBO Films / Stranger Baby Productions

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Director: Cheryl Dunye

On screen

Cast & crew

Yolonda Ross as Treasure

Yolonda Ross

Treasure

Davenia McFadden as Brownie

Davenia McFadden

Brownie

Rain Phoenix as Kit

Rain Phoenix

Kit

L

LaTonya 'T' Hagans

Shadow

Ella Joyce as Doodle Alderidge

Ella Joyce

Doodle Alderidge

Conchata Ferrell as Mama Cass

Conchata Ferrell

Mama Cass

Lee Garlington as Warden Arnold

Lee Garlington

Warden Arnold

Medusa as Leisha

Medusa

Leisha

Marc Vann as Nelson

Marc Vann

Nelson

Almayvonne as Scar

Almayvonne

Scar

Mary Mara as Tanya

Mary Mara

Tanya

Karina Logue as Fran

Karina Logue

Fran

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