Blind Faith

Blind Faith

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

NR 1998 · 122 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama, TV Movie

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.

Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson · Written by Frank Military

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