Twist of Faith (2013 film)

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Twist of Faith
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Promotional poster
Screenplay by
  • Joyce Gittlin
  • Janet Fattal
  • Stephen Tolkin
Story by
  • Joyce Gittlin
  • Janet Fattal
Directed byPaul A. Kaufman
Starring
Composer Jeff Toyne
Country of originUnited States
Canada
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Andrew Howard
  • Jonathan Shore
  • Karyn Edwards
  • Paul A. Kaufman
  • Daniel H. Blatt
  • Craig Baumgarten
  • Shawn Williamson
ProducerJamie Goehring
CinematographyKamal Derkaoui
EditorGarry M.B. Smith
Running time85 minutes
Production companyLighthouse Pictures
Original release
Network Lifetime
ReleaseFebruary 9, 2013 (2013-02-09)

Twist of Faith is a 2013 American-Canadian romantic drama television film directed by Paul A. Kaufman. The film centers on Nina (Toni Braxton), a single mother living in Brent, Alabama, who helps Jacob Fisher (David Julian Hirsh), an Orthodox Jewish man originally residing in Brooklyn whose wife and three children were murdered. Nina is assisted by her gospel community who helps Jacob make sense of his loss. [1] [2] The film premiered on Lifetime on February 9, 2013. [3] Braxton's son who was diagnosed with autism played a minor role in the film. [4]

Cast

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References

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