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Netflix's 'Tis So Sweet': Long-Lost Mother and Son Reunite

12/17/2025

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A Netflix movie titled 'Tis So Sweet' chronicles the reunion of Lenore Lindsey and Vamarr Hunter after decades apart.
Taraji P. Henson plays Lindsey while Joey Bada$$ portrays Hunter in the film.
Hunter uses a DNA test to locate his mother, and Lindsey, owner of Give Me Some Sugah, calls him.
The movie is in production at Tyler Perry Studios and is slated for release by Thanksgiving or Christmas 2026.

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Story summary

A Netflix movie titled 'Tis So Sweet' chronicles the reunion of Lenore Lindsey and Vamarr Hunter after decades apart.
Taraji P. Henson plays Lindsey while Joey Bada$$ portrays Hunter in the film.
Hunter uses a DNA test to locate his mother, and Lindsey, owner of Give Me Some Sugah, calls him.
The movie is in production at Tyler Perry Studios and is slated for release by Thanksgiving or Christmas 2026.