New Life: The Movie
“One Soul. One Semester. A Lifetime of Change.”
Synopsis
New Life is a raw and authentic faith-based coming-of-age story about a college student navigating his relationship with Christ and all the bumps and struggles that come with it. The story follows Peter, an African American college freshman who is struggling to believe in Christianity. After experiencing a traumatic breakup, Peter begins to question his life, purpose, and identity. He blames his Christian upbringing and decides to walk away from his faith during college. At freshman orientation, we are introduced to Melissa, a college sophomore and enthusiastic follower of Christ. She is a student leader at a Christian fellowship group on campus called New Life. When Melissa meets Peter, she invites him to join the fellowship. After hearing his doubts, she compassionately challenges his unbelief.
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New Life: The Movie Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-24
Top Cast
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Peter Lewis Johnson
Saisha Teagues
Melissa Brown
Gregory Williams Jr.
Zechariah M. Harris
Alize Smith
Joy Williams
Shailesh Sivanantham
Angel
Toy Anderson-Cook
Peter's Mom
Darrin Goss
Peter's Dad
Anthony Majors
Minister Levy
Quincel Quiambao
Esther
Jada Henriques
Racquelle
Rachel Okwudiafor Johnson
Racquelle's Friend
Roshelle Lennon
BSU President
Fariss Ryan
President Adams
Pat Dotman
Officer Jackson
Nathaniel Alden
Officer Smith
Jaylin Damon
BSU Student
Adora Bailey
BSU Student 2
Dorien Spiller
Rome
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cleve Brown III
- Screenplay & Story
- Cleve Brown III
- Original Title
- New Life: The Movie
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Cleve Brown III Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cleve Brown III
Cleve Brown III
Cleve Brown III, Brandon Leake, Parion Roberts, Fariss Ryan
Department Leadership Roster
Cleve Brown III
Director
Cleve Brown III
Writer
Parion Roberts
Producer
Fariss Ryan
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About New Life: The Movie
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What is New Life: The Movie about?
New Life is a raw and authentic faith-based coming-of-age story about a college student navigating his relationship with Christ and all the bumps and struggles that come with it. The story follows Peter, an African American college freshman who is struggling to believe in Christianity. After experiencing a traumatic breakup, Peter begins to question his life, purpose, and identity. He blames his Christian upbringing and decides to walk away from his faith during college. At freshman orientation, we are introduced to Melissa, a college sophomore and enthusiastic follower of Christ. She is a student leader at a Christian fellowship group on campus called New Life. When Melissa meets Peter, she invites him to join the fellowship. After hearing his doubts, she compassionately challenges his unbelief.
Who directed New Life: The Movie?
New Life: The Movie was directed by Cleve Brown III.
Who stars in New Life: The Movie?
The principal cast of New Life: The Movie includes Parion Roberts, Saisha Teagues, Gregory Williams Jr., Alize Smith, Shailesh Sivanantham.
When was New Life: The Movie released and how long is it?
New Life: The Movie was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.