2017
TV-MA
Gravitas Ventures
1 h 40 m

2017
TV-MA
Gravitas Ventures
1 h 40 m

Summary Set in the distinctive world of storefront churches, based on actual events, Free in Deed depicts one man's attempts to perform a miracle. When a single mother brings her young son to church for healing, this lonely Pentecostal minister is forced to confront the seemingly incurable illness of the child and his own demons as well. The mor...

Drama

Directed By: Jake Mahaffy

Written By: Jake Mahaffy

2017
TV-MA
Gravitas Ventures
1 h 40 m

2017
TV-MA
Gravitas Ventures
1 h 40 m

Free in Deed

Name: Free in Deed
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017-09-08
Duration: 1 min 40 s
Rating: 81
Cast: David Harewood, Edwina Findley, RaJay Chandler, Preston Shannon, Prophetess Libra

Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Sep 7, 2017

Mahaffy’s uncompromising approach, and the quality of its performances, make it a rare and valuable testament: to the terrible danger of believing in miracles, and to the cruelty of a world that might make such belief necessary.

By Jessica Kiang FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

Sep 7, 2017

David Harewood and Edwina Findley, the only trained actors in a compelling cast of non-pros, deliver harrowing performances as a self-styled healer and the desperate mother who seeks his help for her tormented son.

By Sheri Linden FULL REVIEW

Variety

Sep 7, 2017

Superb, skin-prickling performances by the three principals contribute invaluably to the pic’s stern believability, with Findley utterly wrenching as a dedicated mother pushed to frank irrationality by others’ neglicence.

By Guy Lodge FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Sep 7, 2017

The fact-based story, which is allowed to quietly unfold in a series of extended takes, has been stripped of all artifice, especially in regard to the pared-back performances of Harewood, a British actor with regular roles on “Homeland” and “Supergirl,” and Findley, who starred in Ava DuVernay’s 2012 breakthrough feature, “Middle of Nowhere.”

By Michael Rechtshaffen FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Aug 31, 2017

Each time the movie edges into mannerism Mr. Harewood and Ms. Dickerson pull you close enough to make it hurt.

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Production Company Greyshack Films, Votiv Films

Release Date Sep 8, 2017

Duration 1 h 40 m

Rating TV-MA

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Awards

Nashville Film Festival

• 3 Wins & 4 Nominations

Film Independent Spirit Awards

• 4 Nominations

Denver International Film Festival

• 1 Win & 2 Nominations

Free in Deed

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David Harewood

Abe Wilkins

Edwina Findley

Melva Neddy

RaJay Chandler

Benny

Preston Shannon

Bishop

Prophetess Libra

Mother

Helen Bowman

Isabelle

Zoe Lewis

Etta

Kathy Smith

Pearlie

Willie Tate

Yellow Chruch Preacher

George Robinson

Red Church Preacher

Billie Worley

Senior Detective

Phil Darius Wallace

Health Inspector

Jon W. Sparks

Doctor

Lucious Siggers

Terstimonial Giver

Doris Barker

Principal

James A. Holmes Snr

Sheriff's Deputy

Alex Coker

Officer Buff

Tina Biter

Judge

Marcus Tolbert

Tommy

Lisa Bennett

Teacher

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