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Breathe Freedom: the John McNeil story

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John McNeil's life turns upside down when he's unexpectedly arrested for a self-defense incident that occurred months earlier. Despite initial police clearance, he faces a harrowing journey through the justice system.

Directed byWilliam J Howard III

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Status: Released
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: EN
Released: January 5, 2026

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Whirligig Pictures LLC

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10 credited

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John McNeil

himself

Janet Conner-Knox

herself

Ben Jealous

himself

Edward Dubose

himself

Mark Yurachek

himself

Niaz Kazravi

herself

Claudette Howell

herself

Gray Whitley

himself

Jon Jimison

himself

Bruce Rose

himself

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Directed by: William J Howard III
Written by: William J Howard III
Produced by: William J Howard III

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