The Courage to Love

TV Movie
2000
PG-13
1h 35m

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Vanessa Williams and Gil Bellows in The Courage to Love (2000)

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 tr... Read allIn 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.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.

Director
- Kari Skogland
Writers
- Heather Hale
- Toni Ann Johnson
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6.2/10

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Director
- Kari Skogland
Writers
- Heather Hale
- Toni Ann Johnson
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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Henriette Delille was known for founding an African American religious order in New Orleans. The order provided education for free and enslaved black people, contrary to Louisiana law. The order also provided education to some of the poor white people in New Orleans. She also founded a sisterhood, called Sisters of the Holy Family. They provided nursing care and a home for orphans.

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Outstanding

I just finished watching this TV Lifetime Channel movie. Gil Bellows did an excellent job acting, however, his accent was a little off. But a good try. It's refreshing to see Bellows move into other acting venues.

This is basically a tale of one woman's (Vanessa Williams) rebellion against tradition and racism in the south. In a time when it is against the law to marry outside your race, Henriette (Williams), and Gerard (Bellows), fall in love and face trials of the law of the land of the day. They plan on moving to France where Gerard is from, where they can marry without any restrictions. Until Henriette's sister falls sick and they are forced to stay in the states. Henriette starts fighting with all her might for the rights of her people and her place in the church. I don't want to give away the ending so I will end this here.