Blind Faith

Nov 23, 1998

2h 2m

★ 6.4

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

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.

Genres

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

Showtime Films

Neufeld/Rehme Productions

Blind Faith Trailers

Cast

John Williams

Courtney B. Vance

Charles Williams

Charles S. Dutton

Eddie Williams

Kadeem Hardison

Carol Williams

Lonette McKee

Charlie Williams

Garland Whitt

Anna Huggins

Karen Glave

Timothy

Jeff Clarke

Rose

Nancy Herard

Philip

Jim Jones

Frank

Alex Karzis

Frank Minor

Dan Lett

Judge Aker

Aron Tager

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