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Star Cinema: Mother’s Day Movies

Published by TV Talker on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 2:22 pm.

HolidayHeartIt’s Mother’s Day movie mania on BET.

Keep it locked on BET this Mother’s Day for movies set to inspire and celebrate our #1 lady …mom!

Watch back-to-back movies celebrating moms!

Tune in Sunday, May 9 starting at 1:30 PM to find out what a mother’s dying wish, an aspiring athlete and a drug-addicted mother all have in common.

“The Loretta Claiborne Story”
This made-for-TV movie celebrates the achievements of an extraordinary athlete: Loretta Claiborne. Born partially blind and mildly retarded in a poor, single-parent family, Claiborne was unable to walk or talk until age 4. She eventually began to run, and before she knew it, she had crossed the finish line of 25 marathons, twice placing among the top 100 women in the Boston Marathon. She’s carried the torch in the International Special Olympics, has won medals in dozens of its events, and also holds the current women’s record in her age group for the 5000 meters at 17 minutes. Her story is one of hope and encouragement.
Tune in Sunday, May 9 at 1:30 PM/12:30C for “The Loretta Claiborne Story,” starring Kimberly Elise.

“Holiday Heart”
Based on the play of the same name, “Holiday Heart” tells the moving story of a flamboyant, middle-aged drag queen who meets a 12-year-old girl who is wise beyond her years but has no home. Touched by her plight, he takes the girl and her mother in while dealing with the loss of his longtime lover. Don’t miss this touching tale of love, loss and motherhood.
See “Holiday Heart,” directed by Robert Townsend, starring Ving Rhames and Alfre Woodard, Sunday, May 9 at 3:30 PM/2:30C.

“A Mother’s Prayer” – BET STAR CINEMA PREMIERE
Don’t miss this BET Star Cinema premiere of a compelling, heart-warming tale of family members torn apart by their individual struggles. The only thing that can truly bring the family back together is a mother’s dying wishes. With a lot of love, this family is about to learn the true meaning of the saying, “the family that prays together, stays together.” Starring Jermaine Crawford, Johnny Gill, Robin Givens and Shirley Murdock.
Tune in Sunday, May 9 at 5:30 PM/4:30C for this BET Star Cinema premiere.

Keep it locked on BET this Mother’s Day! Check out the Star Cinema page for movie times, photos and more! Which movie will you watch with mom? Give mom a shout-out now and comment below.

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