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Blind Faith

Blind Faith

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Blind Faith

"What would you be willing to sacrifice to keep your family secrets?"

1998

2h 2m

6.2(16 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

In 1957, black lawyer John Williams has to defend his nephew Charlie, who is accused of strangling a white boy to death. John doesn't believe Charlie did it, and although Charlie confesses, John wants to find out the real truth.

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10 featured cast members

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Courtney B. Vance

Courtney B. Vance

John Williams

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

Charles Williams

Kadeem Hardison

Kadeem Hardison

Eddie Williams

Lonette McKee

Lonette McKee

Carol Williams

Garland Whitt

Garland Whitt

Charlie Williams

Karen Glave

Karen Glave

Anna Huggins

Jeff Clarke

Jeff Clarke

Timothy

Nancy Herard

Rose

Jim Jones

Philip

Alex Karzis

Alex Karzis

Frank

Creative team

Directed by: Ernest R. Dickerson
Written by: Frank Military
Produced by: Nick Grillo

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