"Never surrender the dream."

2023

1h 49m

6.6(6 votes)

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Overview

Samuel Allen's life collapses, but he wants to pursue his childhood goals and become a preacher. To do this, the rock n roll star has to fight against his past demons.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Max Ehrich

Samuel Allen

Katelyn Nacon

Julie Ledbetter

J. Alphonse Nicholson

Barry

Emma Myers

Angie Blackburn

Gary Weeks

Joe Allen

Justice Leak

T.L. Whittmore

Braxton Bjerken

Jesse

Beau Hart

Young Samuel Allen

Liam Pileggi

Little Samuel Allen

Friedman Twinkies

Young Jesse

Creative team

Directed by: Jeffrey A. Smith
Written by: Jeffrey A. Smith
Produced by: Jeffrey A. Smith
Neal Edelstein

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