The Reading Room (film)

The Reading Room is a 2005 American made-for-television drama film that originally premiered on Hallmark Channel. It was directed by Georg Stanford Brown.

Plot
William Campbell (James Earl Jones) is a wealthy businessman who has just lost his wife. He decides to make good on a promise he made her by opening a free reading room in an inner-city neighborhood where he grew up. Despite his good intentions, problems in the neighborhood threaten his establishment, especially from local gang members and a preacher (Georg Stanford Brown) who questions Campbell's motives.

Cast

 * James Earl Jones as William Campbell
 * Georg Stanford Brown as Rahim
 * Joanna Cassidy as Diana Weston
 * Keith Robinson as Darrel
 * Douglas Spain as Javier
 * Monique Coleman as Leesha
 * Jessica Szohr as Dayva
 * Gabby Soleil as Majoli
 * Austin Marques as Edgar
 * Tim Reid as Douglas

Awards

 * Camie (2006) Won 
 * Image Award (2006) Nominated for Outstanding TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
 * Vision Award (2006) Nominated for Best Drama
 * WGA Award (TV) (2006) Nominated