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Closer to GOD

Closer to GOD

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Closer to GOD

2019

1h 17m

8.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

This modern day Job like tale of an up and coming Christian lawyer who has come a long way from the streets of his childhood. He and his family are faced with several tests to their faith including betrayal, success, death and greed.

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5 featured cast members

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Justin Fisher

Marvin Fisher

Shanika Gillespie

Kyle Jarrett

Shawnte Keever

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Directed by: Keenan Jamelle Robinson

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