JAMAAL

JAMAAL

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JAMAAL

2025

0h 14m

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Comedy

Overview

JAMAAL depicts a day in the life of a Black man, with no additional trauma. Cuz let’s keep it 💯, life has enough challenges--we don’t need no help making it harder.

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Cast & crew

8 featured cast members

Starring

Derrick A. King

Derrick A. King

Jamaal

Marija Abney

Marija Abney

Sadie

Tristina Lee

Kimmy

Rome Green Jr.

Darryl

Jerah Milligan

Jerah Milligan

Antwon

Chet Anekwe

Chet Anekwe

Jarvin

Roscoe Freeman

Homeless Man

Jeremiah Pittman

Young Boy

Creative team

Directed by: Yvonne Orji
Written by: Yvonne Orji
Produced by: Paul Feig
Laura Fischer

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