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Pamela's Prayer
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Pamela's Prayer

1998-06-15 · 57 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

In 1969, Pamela Bucklin is born. The same day, her mother dies. Pamela is raised by her father, Wayne, who commits to pray with his daughter every night. He also raises her with a very high standard of purity before marriage. As a teenager, Pamela begins to question the motives put forth by the Bible.

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Directors
Dave Christiano
Production companies
Dave Christiano Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Serena OrregoPamela Bucklin
Rick ScheidemanWayne Bucklin
Ted KuenzFredric
Sarah PadburyJessica
Justin CraftsJerry
Shawn HardinSarah Bucklin
Gerry MarxGrandfather
Mary Lou WardGrandmother
Troy BarkerAndy
Clif WillisPastor
Lacey HannerYoung Pamela
Sophie ChristianoBaby Pamela

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