
Closer to GOD
2019-05-21 · 77 min · ★ 8.0
This modern day Job like tale of an up and coming Christian lawyer who has come a long way from the streets of his childhood. He and his family are faced with several tests to their faith including betrayal, success, death and greed.
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- Keenan Jamelle Robinson
- Production companies
- Inspirational Life Films
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- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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