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'Not Easily Broken' Sneak Peek

By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Double Duty

Not only is Bishop Jakes a writer of the film, but the famed author also makes a cameo appearance. He and his wife portray business tycoons in the movie.

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Leading Man

Morris Chestnut stars as Dave Johnson in the film adaptation of Bishop T.D. Jakes’s best-selling novel “Not Easily Broken.”

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When a Woman’s Fed Up

Taraji P. Henson plays Clarice Clark, a wife who is nearing her breaking point with her husband.

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Seal the Deal

Dave (Chestnut) and Clarice (Henson) consider a business proposition over dinner.

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Love of My Life

The couple enjoys a happy moment, with the troubles of life far from their minds.

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Praise Him

Dave and Clarice feel the spirit while attending church with her mom, Mary ‘Mama’ Clark, played by Jenifer Lewis.

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Breaking a Sweat

Dave prepares to workout after getting pressure from his wife to tone up.

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Pleasure to Meet You

Clarice greets Julie Sawyer (Maeve Quinlan), a newcomer in her and her husband’s life, as her mother looks on.

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The Game of Love

“Not Easily Broken” explores the realities of love and marriage.

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Holy Man

Dave seeks solace and strength during church service.

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Ride Out

Dave goes for a spin, with buddy Tree (Kevin Hart) riding shotgun.

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Heart to Heart

Clarice enjoys a girlfriend chat with Michelle (Niecy Nash.)

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Action!

Director Bill Duke gives Henson tips on delivering her lines.

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Quiet on the Set

Duke coaches his all-star cast in “Not Easily Broken.”

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'Not Easily Broken' Sneak Peek