12 Dec 2020
Ode to the Whale of Christ
She carries He, a forever sleeping man.
After Death
Some saw light. Others saw darkness. All of them returned.
Based on real near-death experiences, the afterlife is explored with the guidance of New York Times bestselling authors, medical experts, scientists and survivors who shed a light on what awaits us.
Top Billed Cast
Koko Marshall Beverly
Michael Jovanovski Gene
Doug Lito Howard
Kate Duffy Eva
Drew Neal Horton Chuck
Nicholas Saenz Don
Raymond Moody Self
Don Piper Self
Fabian Jaime Paul
Nick McCloud Dale
Dale Black Self
Mary Neal Self - Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Pam Reynolds Self (archive footage)
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