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Woman Thou Art Loosed

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52% Tomatometer 60 Reviews 84% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
When Michelle is only 12 years old, she is raped by Reggie, the boyfriend of her mother. 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 10/24/2004
3/5
A very interesting, if not always successful drama that is also part revivalist sermon. Go to Full Review Mary Brennan Seattle Times 10/22/2004
2/4
A monochromatic melodrama. Go to Full Review John McMurtrie San Francisco Chronicle 10/22/2004
2/4
As a film it plays like a heavy-handed morality tale one might come across on a middling cable network. Go to Full Review Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim 07/26/2023
3/4
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." Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/27/2020
3.5/4.0
Kimberly Elise gives a mind-boggling performance. Go to Full Review LaTonya Taylor Christianity Today 11/17/2006
3/4
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tatyanna G @RT79975694 06/03/2025 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. See more 04/22/2018 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. See more 06/29/2014 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. See more 12/29/2012 A compelling movie of God's grace reaching to the unlovable & his grace flowing into Death Row. See more 09/16/2012 Great movie. Tear jerker though. See more 07/05/2012 sad but great movie atthe same time See more Read all reviews
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Michael Schultz

Director

Kimberly Elise

Michelle Jordan

Loretta Devine

Cassie

Debbi Morgan

Twana

Michael Boatman

Todd

Clifton Powell

Reggie

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Movie Info

Synopsis When Michelle is only 12 years old, she is raped by Reggie, the boyfriend of her mother. 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