Conviction (2002)
1h 39m
Running Time
September 29, 2002Release Date
Conviction (2002)
1h 39m
Running Time
September 29, 2002Release Date
Plot.
The story of Carl Upchurch who experiences jail as a young adult. While in prison, a compassionate teacher helps turn his life around through education and religion. He in turn is inspired to help other troubled youths.
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Cast & Crew.
Omar Epps
Carl Upchurch
Dana Delany
Martha
Treach
Tank (as Treach)
Bentley Mitchum
Ledford
Charles S. Dutton
McGill - Carl's Father
Kevin Duhaney
Teen Carl Upchurch
Drake
Fish
Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Director
Details.
Wiki.
Conviction is a 2002 American biographical drama television film about Carl Upchurch, a felon who managed to educate himself and developed a spiritual awakening during one of his numerous stints inside prison. He began to spread his message to other inmates, and soon he was asked to help mediate problems between some of the most feared street gangs in the country. It was directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan and written by Upchurch and Jon Huffman, based on Upchurch's 1996 autobiography Convicted in the Womb. Omar Epps stars as Upchurch, with Dana Delany, Bentley Mitchum, and Charles S. Dutton co-starring. The film aired on Showtime on September 29, 2002.