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Doing Life

2026 1 h 48 min Drama

Letters between a single mother and a prisoner turn into a bond that forces them to confront their pasts.

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About the film

Choose a love that breaks all chains.

What it’s about

Anika, a single mother, starts writing to Carousel, a man in prison. Their exchange of letters grows into an unexpected connection, but both carry pasts that could undo them.

What hooks you

Tyler Perry directs this drama, with Naomi Baker as Anika and Jay Reeves as Carousel. The cast also includes Tamberla Perry and Cali Rae Benard.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who like intimate character studies where two people find hope through written words. It will also appeal to those who enjoy urban dramas that balance emotional weight with the possibility of redemption.

Technical details
Year
2026
Genre
Drama
Running time
1h 48min
Age rating
17+
MPAA
R
World premiere
Oct 2, 2026

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Creative team

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Director Tyler Perry
Starring
  1. 01 Naomi Baker Anika
  2. 02 Jay Reeves Carousel
  3. 03 Tamberla Perry Cathy
  4. 04 Cali Rae Benard Nia
  5. 05 Karen Obilom Trina
  6. 06 Marley Jade Benard Nia
  7. 07 Danielle Moné Truitt Actor
  8. 08 Jasmine Sargent Lisa
  9. 09 Lucky Johnson Quinn

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