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Based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing situation.

Faith. Redemption. Survival.

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Starring: Kate Mara, David Oyelowo, Michael Kenneth Williams

Released: September 17, 2015

Runtime: 97.0

Popularity Rating: 5.396

1019 Entertainment, BN Films, Brightside Entertainment, Itaca Films, Yoruba Saxon Productions

United States of America

Ashley Smith Kate Mara
Brian Nichols David Oyelowo
Detective John Chestnut Michael Kenneth Williams
Kim Rogers Mimi Rogers
Sergeant Carmen Sandoval Leonor Varela
Sergeant Teasley E. Roger Mitchell
FBI Agent Kevin J. O'Connor
Randy Matt Lowe
Meredith MacKenzie Jessica Oyelowo
Mrs. Nichols J. Karen Thomas
Drug Rehab Patient Melissa Eastwood
Cheryl Marlo Scheitler
Prisoner Michael Mercaldi
Commander Bradley Simpson Michael Harding
Atlanta Police Officer Boltbee Fred Galle
Officer Henderson Scott Parks
Lynn Campbell Sydelle Noel
Paige Elle Graham
APD Officer Leon Pridgen
Cameron Sampson Johanna Jowett
SWAT Sniper Jeffry Winkler
Detective Chris Matheny
Melissa Claudia Church

Art — Art Department Coordinator: Jessica Tyler Segal
Art — Art Department Coordinator: Julieta Blazquez
Art — Art Direction: Nicolas Scabini
Art — Production Design: Sandra Cabriada
Art — Set Decoration: Barb Livingston
Camera — Director of Photography: Luis David Sansans
Camera — First Assistant Camera: Alessandro Di Meo
Costume & Make-Up — Costume Design: Cameron Doyle
Costume & Make-Up — Hair Department Head: Maribel Romo
Costume & Make-Up — Hair Department Head: Rita Parillo
Costume & Make-Up — Hairstylist: Sylvia Hendrix
Costume & Make-Up — Key Hair Stylist: Crystal Woodford
Costume & Make-Up — Makeup Artist: Bryan Reynolds
Costume & Make-Up — Makeup Department Head: Carlos Sanchez
Costume & Make-Up — Set Costumer: C. Cooley Walters
Costume & Make-Up — Set Costumer: Rachel Goodman
Crew — Property Master: Cat Cacciatore
Crew — Second Unit Cinematographer: Bob Newcomb
Crew — Sound Recordist: Michelle Couttolenc
Crew — Special Effects Coordinator: Ray Bivins
Directing — Director: Jerry Jameson
Editing — Dialogue Editor: Christian Giraud
Editing — Editor: Melissa Kent
Lighting — Rigging Gaffer: Dwayne Pless
Production — Associate Producer: Reinhard Denke
Production — Casting: Mark Fincannon
Production — Co-Producer: Matthew Spiegel
Production — Executive Producer: Brian Bird
Production — Executive Producer: Elliott Lester
Production — Executive Producer: Jonathan Gray
Production — Executive Producer: Ralph Winter
Production — Executive Producer: Santiago Garcia Galvan
Production — Producer: Alex Garcia
Production — Producer: David Oyelowo
Production — Producer: Katrina Wolfe
Production — Producer: Ken Wales
Production — Producer: Lucas Akoskin
Production — Producer: Terry Botwick
Sound — Foley: Maureen Murphy
Sound — Music Supervisor: Lynn Fainchtein
Sound — Original Music Composer: Lorne Balfe
Sound — Sound Effects Editor: Salvador Felix
Sound — Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Jaime Baksht
Sound — Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Pablo Lach
Visual Effects — Visual Effects Producer: Yadira Velasquez
Visual Effects — Visual Effects Supervisor: Raul Prado
Writing — Book: Ashley Smith
Writing — Screenplay: Brian Bird