Last night's premiere of Mitch Albom's "Have a Little Faith" was an emotional tribute to both Rabbi Albert Lewis and Pastor Henry Covington.
It was great to see that so much of the film had been shot at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan's largest congregation. Rabbi Harold Loss even made a small appearance in the background with Cantorial Soloist Neil Michaels.
One of the most moving parts of the film was Mitch Albom sitting in the car and listening to Anthony Castelow's story. Every time Mitch came by the I Am My Brother's Keeper church, "Cass" would ask him when he was going to hear his story. Finally, Mitch took the time to listen to his life story which is about repentance. "Cass" was a junkie who stole ham sandwiches from the homeless shelter and was then invited to live in Pastor Henry Covington's home. Today he is a deacon of the church.
I had a chance to meet Anthony Castelow at an event to raise money for Albom's Hole in the Roof Foundation after his book Have a Little Faith was published. During the event I sat behind Castelow and then listened intently as he addressed the audience with his young daughter by his side. Mitch had already inscribed a hardcover copy for me, but I brought an advanced paperback copy that I received to the event and asked Cass to sign it. He seemed honored to have the chance to inscribe a book. The honor was all mine.
It was great to see that so much of the film had been shot at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan's largest congregation. Rabbi Harold Loss even made a small appearance in the background with Cantorial Soloist Neil Michaels.
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| Anthony "Cass" Castelow with his daughter and Mitch Albom |
One of the most moving parts of the film was Mitch Albom sitting in the car and listening to Anthony Castelow's story. Every time Mitch came by the I Am My Brother's Keeper church, "Cass" would ask him when he was going to hear his story. Finally, Mitch took the time to listen to his life story which is about repentance. "Cass" was a junkie who stole ham sandwiches from the homeless shelter and was then invited to live in Pastor Henry Covington's home. Today he is a deacon of the church.
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| With Anthony Castelow, Deacon of the I Am My Brothers Keeper Church in Detroit |
I had a chance to meet Anthony Castelow at an event to raise money for Albom's Hole in the Roof Foundation after his book Have a Little Faith was published. During the event I sat behind Castelow and then listened intently as he addressed the audience with his young daughter by his side. Mitch had already inscribed a hardcover copy for me, but I brought an advanced paperback copy that I received to the event and asked Cass to sign it. He seemed honored to have the chance to inscribe a book. The honor was all mine.
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