Movie: Jesus Children of America

Top 5 Billed Cast

Hannah Hodson
Hannah Hodson

Blanca

Rosie Perez
Rosie Perez

Ruthie

Andre Royo
Andre Royo

Sammy

Robin Lord Taylor
Robin Lord Taylor

Mike (as Robin Taylor)

Charles Socarides
Charles Socarides

Jim

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    A Brooklyn teen learns she was born HIV-positive.

  • Release Date

    2005-11-06

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    8

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