

Paul's Promise
2022-10-21 · 94 min · ★ 1.0
Set in the peak of the 1960s Civil Rights movement, “Paul's Promise” is the inspiring true story of Paul Holderfield, former racist firefighter-turned-pastor who started one of the first integrated churches in the American South. It’s one man’s journey to hope and healing during a troubled time in our Nation’s history that resulted in one man’s decision to serve God and stand up to injustice - a story that continues to make a huge impact on the community to this day.
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- Directors
- Matthew Reithmayr
- Production companies
- SaltShaker Media, Uptone Pictures, Damascus Road Productions, Go Up Entertainment
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- Status
- Released
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Ryan O'QuinnPaul Holderfield
Linda PurlMinnie Holderfield
Shari RigbyBarbara Holderfield
Nancy StaffordJudy
Josef CannonJimmy Lipkin
Dean CainCaptain John RatliffeTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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