Lincoln Heights

About Lincoln Heights

Lincoln Heights is a gripping, family oriented drama series aired in 2007. Set in a neighborhood in Los Angeles, it explores the life of a black Police Officer named Eddie Sutton, who moves his family back to his old neighborhood, Lincoln Heights, to bring about positive change. As they juggle policing the neighborhood, dealing with varying levels of racism, and maintaining their family unity, the Suttons discover that their decision to move to Lincoln Heights sparks a profound life change.

Making / Production

The series was produced by Kathleen McGhee-Anderson and aired on ABC Family from 2007 to 2009. Over four seasons, it developed a cult-like following appreciative of its effortless tackling of poignant social issues and family dynamics.

Actors

• Russell Hornsby as Eddie Sutton - The patriarch of the Sutton family and Police Officer, Hornsby delivered an exceptional performance of a man trying to balance professional demands and family values.
• Nikki Micheaux as Jenn Sutton - Playing the role of a strong wife and compassionate nurse, Micheaux wonderfully portrayed her character's steadfast commitment to her family and community.
• Rhyon Nicole Brown as Lizzie Sutton - As the youngest of three children in the Sutton family, Brown successfully depicted the challenges of growing up in a complex neighborhood.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Lincoln Heights was one of the few series at the time to explore the life and challenges of a predominantly black neighborhood and family.
• Despite being a modern drama, the show incorporated many classic narrative elements, such as a family case of missing money, unsolved mysteries and high school love stories.

Quotes

• "We are not stuck in this neighborhood, we are part of it." - Eddie Sutton
• "Lincoln Heights is our home. A part of who we are. You don't just give up on that." - Jenn Sutton

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's theme song "Freedom", sung by the award-winning musician and actress Jennifer Hudson, perfectly set the tone for the show.
• The series often featured contemporary hip hop, RnB and soul music to mirror the mood of the scenes.