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Oct 2008
29m 29s

Faith-Based Blockbusters; The Westmores ...

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<p>The making and marketing of a Christian hit which landed an impressive fourth place at the box office in its first weekend out. Plus, the first family of hair and make-up finally gets its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.</p> 
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