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Niecy Nash, Essence Atkins And More To Appear In New Series 'Behind Her Faith'

The UMC series, executive-produced by Jay Ellis of "Insecure," explores the ways successful women use their faith to propel them forward.
Niecy Nash, Essence Atkins And More To Appear In New Series 'Behind Her Faith'
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By Essence · Updated November 4, 2020

The Urban Movie Channel is set to launch a new series from writer-director Paula Bryant-Ellis, Behind Her Faith.

The series, executive produced by Insecure‘s Jay Ellis with Black Love co-creator Codie Elaine Oliver as a consulting producer, sees successful women like Niecy Nash, Essence Atkins, Angelica Nwandu, Aisha Hinds and more opening up about using their faith to propel them forward.

“Paula has brought forth a compelling project that showcases the ups and downs of life and how an unwavering commitment to one’s faith and beliefs can be a source of guidance to accomplishing dreams and reaching ultimate success,” Brett Dismuke, UMC’s chief content officer, said in a statement to Deadline.

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The streaming service has ordered four episodes of the series, which will premiere March 26.

TOPICS:  Jay Ellis Niecy Nash umc urban movie channel