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Have a Little Faith

Have a Little Faith

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Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 27, 2011

Runtime

1h 35m

Genres

Drama, TV Movie

User Score

63%

Original Title

Have a Little Faith

Production Companies

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

Director

Jon Avnet

Budget

$11,000,000

Description

At age 82, Mitch Albom's former rabbi Albert Lewis wants the famous Detroit sportswriter to give his eulogy when the time comes. Albom makes a visit to his former home town in New Jersey, where Rabbi Lewis has served a congregation for about 50 years. Albom doesn't feel worthy, especially since he is no longer a practicing Jew and, in fact, he has married a Christian (who apparently isn't active either). Nevertheless, Rabbi Lewis says he is the one to do the job, and over the next eight years, Albom makes several visits back home and even attends some Sabbath services, where the good rabbi is determined to continue working and inspiring his flock even as his health declines.