Keep the Faith, Baby

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PG,1hr 46min

Genre:

Drama

Release:

2001

Director:

Doug McHenry

Distributor:

Paramount

Starring:

Harry J. Lennix, Vanessa A. Williams, Russell Hornsby

Synopsis: The life and times of controversial African-American politician Adam Clayton Powell Jr. is chronicled in this made-for-cable biopic. Constructed in Citizen Kane fashion, the film begins as the aging Powell (Harry J. Lennix) recalls his career to an inquiring reporter. From humble beginnings as a pastor at Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church, Powell rises through the ranks to be elected America's second black congressman in 1945. Though reverent and sympathetic to its subject, who is shown battling ... Full Synopsis