Welfare Checks(2008)
He don't want your honey, he just want your money.
Welfare Checks Synopsis
Joyce, her mother, and two sisters are dependent on welfare checks, like her grandmother before them. Too much of their money is wasted supporting no-good boyfriends. Joyce is determined to break the cycle but her sisters are having none of it and Mama Lottie enjoys her toy boys too much to stop writing checks that won't clear. A family of big personalities means big drama!
Welfare Checks (2008) is a comedy and drama film directed by Ernest J. Johnson, released on January 1, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Dana Tipton, Alberta Jones, Chimere Polk and Electra Davis.
- Director:
- Ernest J. Johnson
- Writers:
- Ernest J. Johnson
- Producers:
- Crystal Ellis
- Cinematographer:
- Crystal Ellis
- Production:
- Praying Mothers Production
- Budget:
- $100,000
- Status:
- Released
Welfare Checks Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Dana Tipton
Dana Tipton
as Joyce
- Alberta Jones
Alberta Jones
as Mama Lottie
- Chimere Polk
Chimere Polk
as Joann
- Electra Davis
Electra Davis
as Crystal
- Anthony M. Bertram
Anthony M. Bertram
as Ace
Gerald Webb
as Charles
- Robert L. Avery
Robert L. Avery
as Mike
- Hidekun Hah
Hidekun Hah
as Sho Hung
Trae Ireland
as Paul
- Darryl McKeller
Darryl McKeller
as Mocha
- Deja Lewis Smith
Deja Lewis Smith
as Shantral
- Kenneth Glover
Kenneth Glover
as Tyrone
Key crew
Directed by Ernest J. Johnson, written by Ernest J. Johnson, produced by Crystal Ellis.
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Welfare Checks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Welfare Checks online?
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Welfare Checks (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Welfare Checks?
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The main cast of Welfare Checks (2008) includes Dana Tipton, Alberta Jones, Chimere Polk, Electra Davis and Anthony M. Bertram. The film was directed by Ernest J. Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Welfare Checks released?
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Welfare Checks was released on January 1, 2008 and runs for 1h 29m.