Twist of Faith (2013)

In the vibrant heart of Brooklyn, a world shatters. Jacob Fisher, an Orthodox Jewish Cantor and part-time songwriter, finds his life irrevocably fractured when a senseless act of violence claims the lives of his beloved wife and three children. Stricken by grief and having lost his faith, Jacob abandons his life and identity, leaving behind his Jewish garments, wallet, and keys, as he embarks on an aimless odyssey, fueled by a desperate quest for understanding. His journey takes him far from the familiar streets of Brooklyn, delivering him to the Southern warmth of Brent, Alabama, a small, predominantly black Baptist community. A place where the rhythm of gospel music pulses in its veins, and the kindness of strangers is a way of life. Here, Jacob, a silent stranger carrying the weight of his past, meets Nina Jones, a single mother and lead singer of a small yet passionate gospel choir. Like Jacob, Nina, too, is a soul marked by past tragedy, pouring herself into her music and her son, Asher, as a means of atonement. Nina's Uncle Moe and her son Asher, both embodiments of Christian generosity, extend a helping hand to Jacob. Their community, an unlikely finalist in a contest to find Alabama's best gospel choir, envelops him in warmth, helping him find a semblance of life amidst his despair. Nina and Jacob's shared love for music cultivates a deep emotional bond, a melody of healing that resonates in their shattered hearts. However, the question lingers: Is this connection a fleeting harmony or a lasting symphony? Can the power of music and this newfound bond guide Nina and Jacob out of their lingering shadows, helping them make sense of the past and perhaps, discover a glimmer of a future? In this twist of faith, two broken souls find solace in shared sorrow and song, in a story that is as much about healing as it is about the enduring human spirit.

Twist of Faith is a drama movie featuring David Julian Hirsh and directed by Paul A. Kaufman.

Twist of Faith is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Freevee and it's also available on DIRECTV.