Facing Darkness

Mar 30, 2017

1h 33m

★ 7.0

Overview

A Christian relief organization is met with the challenge of fighting the Ebola epidemic in west Africa, through this enormous challenge their faith grew.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

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Franklin Graham

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Kent Brantly

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Amber Brantly

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Nancy Writebol

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Ken Isaacs

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Tracey de Leon

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Michah Walker

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4.2

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No overview available.

9.0

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0.0

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0.0

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7.7

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No overview available.

0.0

The Last Book

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7.3

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7.7

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10.0

Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching

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10.0

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7.4

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7.2

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6.3

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8.5

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0.0

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8.0

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No overview available.

0.0

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6.8

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8.0

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