Lay It Down (film)

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Lay It Down
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Directed byMichael Cargile
Written byMichael Cargile
Produced by Bobby Downes
Kevin Downes
Shawn Hendrix
D. Gunther Tarampi
StarringSean McEwen
Nathan Bell
Jacob Head
Francesca Caro
CinematographyPhilip Hurn
Edited byJeffrey Lee Hollis
Music byTom Gire
John Sponsler
Production
company
Distributed by Cornerstone Television
Release date
  • April 3, 2001 (2001-04-03)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Lay It Down is a 2001 Christian action film directed by Michael Cargile. [1] It was released on April 3, 2001.

Contents

Plot

The two Destin brothers are about to collide with eternity. When older Ben (Sean McEwen) chooses the narrow road, he forces his younger brother Pete, and the people around him, into a head-on encounter with life and death.

Cast

Awards

2002 Crown Awards [2]

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