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I Heard the Bells
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I Heard the Bells

2022-12-01 · 106 min · ★ 6.8

History · Fantasy · Drama

Known as America’s Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life – until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it’s the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet’s lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith.

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Directors
Joshua Enck
Production companies
Sight & Sound Films, Sight And Sound Ministries, Inc
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Stephen AtherholtHenry Wadsworth Longfellow
Jonathan BlairJonathan BlairCharley Longfellow
Rachel Day HughesFanny Longfellow
Zach MeekerErnest Longfellow
Ava Joy MunnAlice Mary Longfellow

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