Miracle's Boys (2005)
Synopsis
Miracle's Boys is a six-part miniseries based on the novel of the same name by Jacqueline Woodson. It was made for Noggin's nighttime block, The N, and aired in February 2005. The series was directed by Neema Barnette, LeVar Burton, Ernest R. Dickerson, Bill Duke, and Spike Lee and was filmed on-site in Harlem, New York. It also includes a theme song by rapper Nas.
Network
Noggin
Episodes
The Making of a Mini-Series
The N takes us behind-the-scenes of the 6-part mini-series event airing in February. We meet the cast, characters, producers, directors and basically get to know all about ""Miracle's Boys"" and how each actor puts emotion into their characters.
In The Game of Life
The Bailey brothers are alone... except for each other. Ty'Ree, Charlie, and Lafayette lost their mother Milagros (that's Spanish for ""Miracle"") to a heart attack, leaving them orphans. So Ty'Ree gave up college to come home to Harlem and look out for his younger brothers. But after spending two years in juvie, Charlie's changed and his little brother Laf isn't sure he likes this ""New Charlie."" Now, when one wrong move could split the family up forever, ""Miracle's boys"" struggle to keep their lives and their love intact. Source: the-n.com
Who's to Blame?
It is Charlie's first day back at school; Lafayette has a thing for Angelina and thinks she likes him too, until he discovers he digs her bad boy guitar-lovin' brother Charlie.
Miracle's Song
With Charlie asking for more than Ty'ree can give, the brothers fight to hold it together before they're split apart by social services—or by each other.
Free Day
Lafayette needs Charlie's help for the upcoming baseball tryouts; Charlie wants 100 dollars from Milagros' box to play guitar at talent night at a new club, but Ty'Ree refuses.
Bond of Brothers
Lafayette tries to ask Angelina out but is interrupted by Charlie, who confesses his true feelings for her. Charlie runs away from home and he leaves when Fix and some guy steal video games, and still does not return home.
Bond of Brothers
Lafayette and Ty'Ree pray that Charlie comes back home and after watching Laf's baseball game, Charlie is taken away by the police, and might go back to juvy.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Miracle's Boys
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
Production
MTV Networks, Tonik Productions, On-Screen Entertainment
