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The Heights

Shakin the Mess Outta Misery (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Talk-Show
Shaking the Mess Outta Misery is a story of a young black girl's coming of age in the south. In the 1960's. Daughter the main character and 25 year old narrator, whose mother died when she was very young. Was raised by women in the ...See moreShaking the Mess Outta Misery is a story of a young black girl's coming of age in the south. In the 1960's. Daughter the main character and 25 year old narrator, whose mother died when she was very young. Was raised by women in the community, some blood related, some not. When she was 12 years old. She begins her journey to womanhood, guided by these very diverse, nontraditional, older black women. Daughter begin the play as an adult, reflecting on the summer. Of her 12th year. In the now empty house of a childhood. She shares with the audience, how her big mamas prepared her for womanhood. As she remembers. The women enter to tell their story and Daughter because a child again. Reliving her vivid memories of growing up. Recalling the rituals, the faith healing, and the stories she was told. The lessons she learned about survival, healing, deep faith and mystery. See less
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Director
Starlette Miariaunii
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 15, 2016
Release date
Sep 15, 2016 (United States)

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9 cast members
Name Known for
Akeisha Nabeta
Daughter / Rita Daughter / Rita   See fewer
The Heights (2016)
Sharon Munfus
Big Mama Big Mama   See fewer
Family (2008)
Melissa Mack
Aunt Mae Aunt Mae   See fewer
The Heights (2016)
Monique Geri Wildee
Miss Mary / Miss Tom Miss Mary / Miss Tom   See fewer
Passports (2016)
Jacqueline Price
Miss Corine Miss Corine   See fewer
The Heights (2016)
Deborah Wright
Ms. Rosa / Miss Shine Ms. Rosa / Miss Shine   See fewer
The Heights (2016)
Vina Jefferson
Miss Lamama Miss Lamama   See fewer
The Heights (2016)
Kaila Michelle Jordan
Maggie Maggie   See fewer
Nightmares in Justice
Starlette Miariaunii
Dee Dee Dee Dee   See fewer
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