Shirley Adams
Oct 26, 2009 · 1h 30m
Director
Oliver HermanusOverview
Shirley Adams spends her days caring for her disabled son, Donovan - he was shot in the back of the neck on his way home from school one afternoon over a year ago. Since then the Adams family has lost all their worldly possessions to medical bills. Shirley has no money, no job and no husband - he left. The shooter is one of Donovan's childhood friends. Her reaction to the betrayal is so overwhelming that she chooses not to tell Donovan in fear of further damaging his already unstable emotional state. Determined to make a change in their lives, Shirley actively decides to embrace their new circumstances, hoping that Donovan will follow her example.
Cast of Shirley Adams
Denise NewmanShirley Adams
Keenan ArrisonDonovan Adams
Emily ChildTamsin
Theresa SedrasKariema Samsodien- Gamiet PetersenKariem Samsodien
- Travis SnydersJeremy Jacobs
Lee-Ann Van RooiPhilda Jacobs- David MüllerKurt Williams
- Adrian GalleyDoctor
- Sasha LeeSasha
- Lu ChaseNurse
- Ruth MpukwanaPharmacy Assistant #2
- Suzanne Elizabeth DuncanReceptionist
- Mntuwelilizwe NdamaneBailiff
- Marlene HylandJudge
- Alfonzo SolomonTamsin's Boyfriend (voice)
Crew of Shirley Adams
Oliver HermanusDirector
Stavros PamballisWriter- Michael WheatleyProducer
- Jeremy NathanProducer
Roland EmmerichExecutive Producer- Philip MillerOriginal Music Composer
- Jamie D. RamsayDirector of Photography
- Garreth FradgleyEditor
- Nicholas MostertProduction Design
- Maleen NokelCostume Design
- Naeema ClaytonMakeup Designer
- Eva FranzenProduction Manager
- Cyprian ObaseUnit Manager, Location Manager
- Eva FranzenFirst Assistant Director
- Africa MunyamaSecond Assistant Director
- Orli BarnettAssistant Art Director
- Brooke JonesProps
- Murray AndersonADR Engineer
- Gita CerveiraSound Recordist
- Keenon DanielsDialogue Editor
About Shirley Adams
What is Shirley Adams about?
Shirley Adams spends her days caring for her disabled son, Donovan - he was shot in the back of the neck on his way home from school one afternoon over a year ago. Since then the Adams family has lost all their worldly possessions to medical bills. Shirley has no money, no job and no husband - he left. The shooter is one of Donovan's childhood friends. Her reaction to the betrayal is so…
When was Shirley Adams released?
Shirley Adams was released on October 26, 2009.
Where can I watch Shirley Adams?
Shirley Adams is streaming on MUBI, OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Shirley Adams?
Shirley Adams runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed Shirley Adams?
Shirley Adams was directed by Oliver Hermanus.
Who is in the cast of Shirley Adams?
The cast of Shirley Adams includes Denise Newman (Shirley Adams), Keenan Arrison (Donovan Adams), Emily Child (Tamsin), Theresa Sedras (Kariema Samsodien) and Gamiet Petersen (Kariem Samsodien).
Is Shirley Adams on Netflix?
No, Shirley Adams is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on MUBI, OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel instead.