Drug Lord's Redemption

Drug Lord's Redemption

PG-13 2025 · Drama, Crime

A former successful drug baron lives a life of debauchery until he is sentenced to a long prison term. In prison he becomes a Christian and leads a prison revival.

Directed by Simon Wesely · Written by Simon Wesely

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