Death Saved My Life

Death Saved My Life

A ripped-from-the-headlines original movie.

PG-13 2021 · 87 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama, Thriller, TV Movie

On the surface it seems Jade has it all, including a successful marketing career, a heart surgeon husband who is admired and respected in the community, and a young daughter they both dote on. However, behind closed doors, her life is far from perfect.

Directed by Seth Jarrett · Written by Barbara Kymlicka

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Meagan Good Jade Thompson
Chiké Okonkwo Ed Thompson
La'Myia Good Leigh
Sa'Raya Paris Johnson Kayla Thompson
Darren Goldstein Officer Shawn Daley
Robert Eli Donald Eastwood
Glenn Morizio Liam
Philip Hernandez Detective Williams
Joseph Castillo-Midyett Detective Bryant
Azia Celestino Stephanie Aquino
Linedy Genao Kelly
Shina Ann Morris Diane

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