Blind Faith (1998)
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.
Top billed cast
Courtney B. VanceJohn Williams
Charles S. DuttonCharles Williams
Kadeem HardisonEddie Williams
Lonette McKeeCarol Williams
Garland WhittCharlie Williams
Karen GlaveAnna Huggins
Jeff ClarkeTimothy
Nancy HerardRose- Jim JonesPhilip
Alex KarzisFrank
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