

Her husband Ed (Chiké Okonkwo) is a controlling man who is physically and psychologically abusive. But behind closed doors, her life is far from idyllic. On the surface, it seems Jade (Meagan Good) has it all, a successful marketing career, a husband admired and respected in the community, and a young daughter they both dote on. (scroll down to watch the trailer) Okonkwo La’Myia Good The Good sisters will portray siblings in “Death Saved My Life,” which is inspired by the true story of a “woman who faked her own death in order to trap her husband after he hires a hitman to kill her.” The film premieres Saturday, February 13 at 8:00 pm ET/PT on Lifetime.

Along with Good (“The Intruder”), the small-screen film also stars Chiké Okonkwo (“Being Mary Jane”) and Good’s real-life sister, La’Myia Good (“The Wood”).
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Meagan Good stars in the Lifetime thriller “ Death Saved My Life,” the next movie in its popular “ Ripped From the Headlines” franchise.

Meagan Good, La’Myia Good & Chiké Okonkwo discuss “Death Saved My Life”

“Death Saved My Life” joins Lifetime’s lineup of “Ripped from the Headlines” movie specials. She also presents real-life cases of faked deaths that have captured the public eye, and why people resort to such lengths to disappear. Based on the experience of Jane in “Death Saved My Life”, Greenwood discusses the main reason why women fake their deaths, and why a disappearing woman in books and movies is so popular. The beautiful Good sisters and the handsome Chiké Okonkwo will have you on the edge of your seat awaiting the suspenseful results of Jade’s escape.įollowing the movie, the documentary, “Beyond the Headlines: Faking Death” with writer Elizabeth Greenwood. Settings and videography were beautiful and fit the demeanor of the plot. Chiké does so well, he makes you feel a bit sorry for the husband at times as well. The movie is suspenseful and gains your emotional concern for the main character. Mental health and public opinion are key components as the combination of the two are the reasons Jade is scared to leave her husband and convince others that he is not a good man. It starts with an outlook of a normal family with small hints that there may be a bigger problem. The film, inspired by true events, is well written and put together. (Please scroll down to watch the entire interview) Review La’Myia Good plays the supportive and fearless sister, helping her sister Jade and her niece in any way she can. “Family is important, but violence is a bridge too far.” He went on to say that it may be possible for a couple to get help and work out their problems, but time apart to do so might be the best option. The conversation continues as Chiké spoke about men receiving help if they are struggling with anger management issues. People who have mental health issues should not be treated as different, but as normal human beings. The cast speaks on the importance of victims seeking help, as well as the role society plays unknowingly. Meagan expresses that the film is very important to her because it shines a light on mental health and domestic violence. It afforded me the opportunity to talk to the stars of the movie… Meagan Good, La’myia Good, and Chiké Okonkwo. On Tuesday, February 9th, Lifetime invited Spectacular Magazine to screen an advance copy of and attend a special media briefing for “Death Saved My Life” which premieres on Saturday, February 13th at 8 pm.
