Led by Donna and Reverend W.C. Martin, 22 families from a rural Black church in the small East Texas town of Possum Trot adopt 77 of the most difficult-to-place kids in the foster system and kickstart a movement in the process.
Acting
Nika King's Donna is ferocious maternal rage made flesh.
Writing
Refuses easy redemption arcs; lets the mess stay messy.
Production
East Texas humidity practically drips off the screen.
Director
Joshua Weigel
Demetrius Grosse
Reverend W.C. Martin
Nika King
Donna Martin
Elizabeth Mitchell
Susan Ramsey
Diaana Babnicova
Terri
Carlos Aviles
Marcos
Demián Castro
Chewy
Joshua Weigel
Pastor Mark
Sarah Hudson
Jo-Beth
Georgia Simmons
Terri's Mother
Nikkita Johnson
Mercedes' Mother
Dayna Beilenson
Ms. Nolan
Lisha Wheeler
Theresa Lathan
Roscoe Johnson
Glen Lathan
Jillian Reeves
Diann
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Donna and W.C. Martin appear in the congregation scenes—you'll spot them if you're looking.
Possum Trot became a blueprint for foster care reform; Texas lawmakers actually cited the church's model in 2023 legislation.
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