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  • The Heights Shakin the Mess Outta Misery (Season 1, Episode 1)
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The Heights

Shakin the Mess Outta Misery (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Talk-Show

Shaking the Mess Outta Misery is a story of a young black girl's coming of age in the south. In the 1960's. Daughter the main character and 25 year old narrator, whose mother died when she was very young. Was raised by women in the ...See moreShaking the Mess Outta Misery is a story of a young black girl's coming of age in the south. In the 1960's. Daughter the main character and 25 year old narrator, whose mother died when she was very young. Was raised by women in the community, some blood related, some not. When she was 12 years old. She begins her journey to womanhood, guided by these very diverse, nontraditional, older black women. Daughter begin the play as an adult, reflecting on the summer. Of her 12th year. In the now empty house of a childhood. She shares with the audience, how her big mamas prepared her for womanhood. As she remembers. The women enter to tell their story and Daughter because a child again. Reliving her vivid memories of growing up. Recalling the rituals, the faith healing, and the stories she was told. The lessons she learned about survival, healing, deep faith and mystery. See less
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Updated Sep 15, 2016

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Sep 15, 2016 (United States)

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9 cast members
Name Known for
Akeisha Nabeta
Daughter / Rita Daughter / Rita   See fewer
Sharon Munfus
Big Mama Big Mama   See fewer
Melissa Mack
Aunt Mae Aunt Mae   See fewer
Monique Geri Wildee
Miss Mary / Miss Tom Miss Mary / Miss Tom   See fewer
Jacqueline Price
Miss Corine Miss Corine   See fewer
Deborah Wright
Ms. Rosa / Miss Shine Ms. Rosa / Miss Shine   See fewer
Vina Jefferson
Miss Lamama Miss Lamama   See fewer
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