Woman Thou Art Loosed

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Woman Thou Art Loosed

R

Released Feb 5, 2004

1h 39m

Drama

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When Michelle (Kimberly Elise) is only 12 years old, she is raped by Reggie (Clifton Powell), the boyfriend of her mother (Loretta Devine). When her mother does not believe her accusations, Michelle runs away and begins a downward spiral that includes drugs and prostitution, eventually landing in prison. There she hears of Bishop T.D. Jakes (playing himself), a preacher who works with women like her. Jakes takes an interest in Michelle's case and visits her.

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Critics Consensus

While Woman is a little less heavy-handed than other message movies, it still feels like an After School Special.

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

A very interesting, if not always successful drama that is also part revivalist sermon.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 24, 2004

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Mary Brennan

Seattle Times

A monochromatic melodrama.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 22, 2004

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John McMurtrie

San Francisco Chronicle

As a film it plays like a heavy-handed morality tale one might come across on a middling cable network.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 22, 2004

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Jae-Ha Kim

Jae-Ha Kim

Michelle Jordan's God-fearing mother resented her for being around, while her "Uncle" Reggie enjoyed having her around all too much. As she later tells a friend, "That ain't my home. It's just a place where part of me is buried."

Rated: 3/4

Jul 26, 2023

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Kimberly Elise gives a mind-boggling performance.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 27, 2020

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LaTonya Taylor

Christianity Today

The film raises the questions it hopes churches will answer. It's clearly designed to open discussion on these questions, and to encourage churches to discuss sexual abuse.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 17, 2006

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Tatyanna G

This movie succeeded in telling the story it wanted. However it felt emotionally unrewarding and completely deserted the viewer in this experience. I understand that this movie was showcasing the reality of survivors of sexual assault, which it does. What it fails to do is allow the main character to know peace which essentially makes it feel like trauma porn.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/03/25

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Audience Member

The audience score says it all. Don't even pay attention to the critics, the audience knows what they are talking about with this film. "Woman Thou Art Loosed" is fresh in my book.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

I have been meaning to see this, and I'm glad I finally did. It was a beautiful message about how the hurt that we all experience can lead us to certain points in our life. This movie is about moving past those points and getting the healing and deliverance you need.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

A compelling movie of God's grace reaching to the unlovable & his grace flowing into Death Row.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

Great movie. Tear jerker though.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

sad but great movie atthe same time

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Michael Schultz

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Michelle Jordan

Loretta Devine

Cassie

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Twana

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Synopsis

When Michelle (Kimberly Elise) is only 12 years old, she is raped by Reggie (Clifton Powell), the boyfriend of her mother (Loretta Devine). When her mother does not believe her accusations, Michelle runs away and begins a downward spiral that includes drugs and prostitution, eventually landing in prison. There she hears of Bishop T.D. Jakes (playing himself), a preacher who works with women like her. Jakes takes an interest in Michelle's case and visits her.

Director: Michael Schultz
Producer: Reuben Cannon
Screenwriter: Stan Foster, T. D. Jakes
Distributor: Magnolia Films
Production Co: T.D. Jakes Ministries, Woman Thou Art Loosed LLC
Rating: R (Violence|Sexual Content|Drug Use)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 5, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 29, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.9M
Runtime: 1h 39m

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