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Blind Faith (1998)

Blind Faith poster
Directed by
Ernest Dickerson
Genre
LGBTQ-related film
Country
United States
Runtime
2h 02m
Rated
NR
Rating
6.2 of 10 from 16 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

Set in the 1950s, a black lawyer defends a black man accused of murder. The case brings out the racism and homophobia of the era.

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What happens

Blind Faith is a 1998 American made-for-television drama film directed by Ernest R. Dickerson. The movie stars Charles S. Dutton, Courtney B. Vance, Kadeem Hardison, Garland Whitt and Lonette McKee. It premiered in January 1998 on Showtime. The film's screenplay was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award, while Dutton received two nominations for awards, and Vance garnered one nomination. Set in the 1950s, during a murder trial, the film deals with themes of racism and homophobia. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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