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Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe haven for young people in a New Orleans neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community.
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Crew
Directed by: Oz Scott, Fernando Reyes Allendes, Bille Woodruff
Written by: Charles Holland, Adam Giaudrone, Lamont Magee
Produced by: Jennifer Lence, Adam Giaudrone, Salim Akil
Composed by: Kurt Farquhar
Cast

Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning

Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird

China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce / Lightning

Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce

Marvin Jones III
Tobias Whale

James Remar
Peter Gambi

Jordan Calloway
Khalil Payne / Painkiller

Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson

Chantal Thuy
Grace Choi

William Catlett
Latavious 'Lala' Johnson
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