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An Act of Conscience

An Act of Conscience

Standing up for your beliefs begins at home.

1997•1h 30m
Documentary

When a young couple buys a contested home at auction from the U.S. government for $5,400, they become involved in a political and moral battle much larger than what they originally bargained for.

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Production

Cinemax Reel Life, Turning Tide Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Betsy Corner

Self

Randy Kehler

Self

Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger

Self

Daniel Berrigan

Daniel Berrigan

Self

Terry Charnesky

Self

Danny Franklin

Self

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Narrator

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