The Poker House (2008)

Synopsis: Actress-turned-filmmaker Lori Petty makes her feature directorial debut with this period drama starring Selma Blair, Bokeem Woodbine, and David Alan Grier. Set in 1976, THE POKER HOUSE explores a... Actress-turned-filmmaker Lori Petty makes her feature directorial debut with this period drama starring Selma Blair, Bokeem Woodbine, and David Alan Grier. Set in 1976, THE POKER HOUSE explores a typical day in the life of a decidedly atypical teen named Agnes. Some folks have the luxury of living each day to the fullest, but for Agnes every day is a grueling struggle for survival: Her mother is strung out on drugs, her home has been overrun by degenerates, and her only father figure is a pimp. For Agnes and her two younger sisters, this particular day will be marked by both tragedy and triumph, but which will resonate most in the days and weeks to follow? [More]

Starring: Selma Blair, Jennifer Lawrence, Bokeem Woodbine, David Alan Grier

Starring: Selma Blair, Jennifer Lawrence, Bokeem Woodbine, David Alan Grier, Sophia Bairley

Director: Lori Petty

Director: Lori Petty
Screenwriter: David Alan Grier, Lori Petty
Story: Lori Petty
Composer: Mike Post

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