The Reading Room is a 2005 American made-for-television drama film that originally premiered on Hallmark Channel. It was directed by Georg Stanford Brown.
Plot William Campbell is a wealthy businessman who has just lost his wife. He decides to make good on a promise he made her by opening a free reading room in an inner-city neighborhood where he grew up. Despite his good intentions, problems in the neighborhood threaten his establishment, especially from local gang members and a preacher who questions Campbell's motives.
Cast James Earl Jones as William Campbell Georg Stanford Brown as Rahim Joanna Cassidy as Diana Weston Keith Robinson as Darrel Douglas Spain as Javier Monique Coleman as Leesha Jessica Szohr as Dayva Gabby Soleil as Majoli Austin Marques as Edgar Tim Reid as Douglas
Awards Camie (2006) Won Image Award (2006) Nominated for Outstanding TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special Vision Award (2006) Nominated for Best Drama WGA Award (TV) (2006) Nominated
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