If I Had Known I Was a Genius

If I Had Known I Was a Genius is a film directed by Dominique Wirtschafter and written by Markus Redmond (who also stars in the film). The film premiered January 23, 2007 at the Sundance Film Festival.

Plot
Michael (Markus Redmond) is an African-American boy with a genius I.Q. His family refuses to encourage him and tries to bring him down, and his mother (Whoopi Goldberg) nicknames him "Ugly". Michael enrolls in a high school drama class and finds encouragement from an eccentric teacher.

Cast

 * Markus Redmond as Michael Reed
 * Whoopi Goldberg as Mrs. Reed
 * Keith David as Mr. Reed
 * Debra Wilson as Teresa Reed
 * Sharon Stone as Gloria Fremont
 * Tara Reid as Stephanie
 * Della Reese as Nana
 * Andy Richter as Game Show Host
 * French Stewart as Public School Principal
 * David Denman as Baker
 * Nadia Bjorlin as Faith
 * Julie Hagerty as Teacher