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Stranger Inside

Stranger Inside

★ 4.5/10•2001•1h 37m•18•Crime•Drama

She fought to get inside. Now she'll have to fight for her life.

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.

Cheryl Dunye · Director

Catherine Crouch · Writer

Cheryl Dunye · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageEN
Release DateJun 23, 2001

Actors

Yolonda Ross

Yolonda Ross

Treasure

Davenia McFadden

Davenia McFadden

Brownie

Rain Phoenix

Rain Phoenix

Kit

LaTonya 'T' Hagans

Shadow

Ella Joyce

Ella Joyce

Doodle Alderidge

Conchata Ferrell

Conchata Ferrell

Mama Cass

Lee Garlington

Lee Garlington

Warden Arnold

Medusa

Medusa

Leisha

Marc Vann

Marc Vann

Nelson

Almayvonne

Almayvonne

Scar

Mary Mara

Mary Mara

Tanya

Karina Logue

Karina Logue

Fran

Emily Kuroda

Emily Kuroda

Min

Kelly Jo Minter

Kelly Jo Minter

Group Therapy Woman

Sandy Martin

Sandy Martin

Mrs. Johnny Cochran

George Sharperson

George Sharperson

Leonard

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