It’s a biopic called “Thru the Eyes of the Hustler’s Daughter” and follows a young girl born into Baltimore’s drug trade who witnesses her father’s murder and struggles for years with the psychological aftermath.
Inspired by Baltimore rapper Tashera “T” Savage’s life, the film explores what trauma can do to a child’s mind and how healing can begin through therapy, creativity and community support.
“People will automatically think this is a hood movie, but it’s not,” Savage said. “I want people to see the triumph in my story — the overcoming.”
Written by Andrena Hale and co-written by Peter Allen, the film stars Hassan “Iniko” Johnson (“The Wire”), and Courtney Adele and Varonica Mitchell, who portray Tashera at different stages of her life.
The cast also includes hip-hop artist B.G. (Christopher Dorsey) and former NFL player Terrance West.
“All of it’s a true story,” Savage said. “Losing my dad, especially the way that I lost my dad, was one of the most painful things I ever went through in my life.”
The film which highlights the rapper’s mental health journey and her experience growing up with parents who were drug dealers releases in the fall.
