Played by Sonja Sohn
Brandon's fragile mother Laverne needs more parenting than she gives. A drinking problem, lack of ambition, and questionable taste in men have kept her down, and a terrible personal tragedy threatens to derail her all together.
Brandon's fragile mother Laverne needs more parenting than she gives. A drinking problem, lack of ambition, and questionable taste in men have kept her down, and a terrible personal tragedy threatens to derail her all together.
Best known for her starring role as Detective Kima Greggs on all five seasons of the renowned drama series, THE WIRE, Sonja Sohn is the daughter of a Korean mother and African-American father. Born and raised in the south and spending most of her childhood in Newport News, VA, Sohn attended New York City’s School of Visual Arts, City College and Brooklyn College, where her love for writing took over and sent her on an unexpected trajectory towards the entertainment business. In 1998, SLAM, a film she co-wrote and co-starred in, won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize and the Camera d’Or Prize at Cannes. During this period, her notoriety on the spoken word scene also led to a recording contract with Warner Bros.’ London-based label, Artthrob Records, where she and producer, Noel Watson, recorded under the name, Fini Dolo.
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