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I Am Michael
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I Am Michael

2015-01-29 · 98 min · ★ 5.5

Drama

The controversial true story of a gay activist who rejects his homosexuality and becomes a Christian pastor.

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Directors
Justin Kelly
Production companies
Patriot Pictures, Rabbit Bandini Productions, Thats Hollywood
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James FrancoJames FrancoMichael Glatze
Zachary QuintoZachary QuintoBennett
Emma RobertsEmma RobertsRebekah Fuller
Daryl HannahDaryl HannahDeborah
Lesley Ann WarrenLesley Ann WarrenSusan
Avan JogiaAvan JogiaNico
Charlie CarverCharlie CarverTyler
Devon GrayeDevon GrayeCory
Evie ThompsonEvie ThompsonNicole
Leven RambinLeven RambinCatherine
Ahna O'ReillyAhna O'ReillyActress
Jefferson MaysJefferson MaysPreacher Teacher
Jan MaxwellJan MaxwellColtry
Nick RehbergerNick RehbergerAdam
Kevin CahoonKevin CahoonPeter
Blake LeeBlake LeeBenoit Denizet-Lewis
Jacob LoebJacob LoebTeddy
Daniel PoloDaniel PoloPaul
Deidre GoodwinDeidre GoodwinCheryl
Blake Young-FountainBlake Young-FountainChris

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