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Plot

The story of a down and out girl, Celina, who tries to make amends with her dying father, Ramon, from whom she’s been estranged for the past 9 years. Ramon has a limited time to live without proper cancer treatments. Celina decides to go home, repair their relationship and get her father the necessary medical treatment. With the help of her community, she raises money by entering a music competition. Celina reconnects with her old friend, Marvin, a former gang member who is working hard at getting a second chance at life by doing some good for his community. Since Ramon had once helped Marvin when he needed it most, Marvin wants to return the favor. Together, Celina and Marvin decide to raise money for Ramon’s cancer treatment. When a music competition with a grand prize of 500 thousand dollars called ‘The Gold Standard’ is announced, Celina pushes herself to write music and sing again. Armed with Celina’s songs they form a singing and dancing group with Marvin and friends called The Mysfit Toys -- in hopes of winning the prize to save Ramon.

Drama

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  Cara Santana

  ... Celina

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  Tom Cavanagh

  ... Pastor Spencer

  How to Eat Fried Worms, Corrective Measures

• M
  Malcolm Goodwin

  ... Marvin Wallace

  Resurrection Road, Run All Night

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  Dawnn Lewis

  ... Ms. Gladys

• M
  Michael DeLorenzo

  ... Ramon Padilla

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  Ade Chike Torbert

Who is making Be the Light – Crew List

The film's writer Victor Hawks last penned Pass the Light.

Director

Malcolm J. Goodwin

Screenwriter

Victor Hawks

Producers

Malcolm J. Goodwin
Victor Hawks

Production – What we know about the Be the Light

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Key Facts

• “Be the Light is a story that really rings true today,” said filmmaker Malcolm J. Goodwin. “Be the Light follows a group of people who are fighting for their second chance. The world hits them with a lot of prejudice, and preconceived notions, but through music and their collective spirit, they rise above it (8/16/2020).”

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2020

Completed

Changed Be the Light movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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