A Broken Child the Esha Riley Story
June 1, 2026
1h 5m
Overview
A young girl endures the harsh realities of the foster care system, facing pain, loss, and instability. But what was meant to break her instead builds her into a powerful voice for the unheard-turning trauma into strength, and survival into purpose.
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Cast
Tonyell Adkins
AuntBritni Baker
Sharon FriendShantra Bernard
Case WorkerWillie A Boykin Jr.
Foster parent childWillie A. Boykins III
Foster parent 2Aliyzah Brundge
Younger ShondaShukena Caldwell
Ms. ShirleyBernard Countryman Jr.
Esha Riley fatherJerry Cross
Romel fatherJoemary Cross
RomelAkeria Davis
Younger shondaTequan Ferguson
Baby fatherTerrell Henry
School deputyJay-j Holmes
Foster parent 2Crystal Hutchinson
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