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.
Cast
Kate Mara
Ashley Smith
David Oyelowo
Brian Nichols
Michael Kenneth Williams
Detective John Chestnut
Mimi Rogers
Kim Rogers
Leonor Varela
Sergeant Carmen Sandoval
E. Roger Mitchell
Sergeant Teasley
Kevin J. O'Connor
FBI Agent
Matt Lowe
Randy
Jessica Oyelowo
Meredith MacKenzie
J. Karen Thomas
Mrs. Nichols
Melissa Eastwood
Drug Rehab Patient
Marlo Scheitler
Cheryl
Michael Mercaldi
Prisoner
Michael Harding
Commander Bradley Simpson
Fred Galle
Atlanta Police Officer Boltbee
Scott Parks
Officer Henderson
Sydelle Noel
Lynn Campbell
Elle Graham
Paige
Leon Pridgen
APD Officer
Johanna Jowett
Cameron Sampson
Jeffry Winkler
SWAT Sniper
Chris Matheny
Detective
Claudia Church
Melissa
Crew
Jerry Jameson
Director
Brian Bird
Screenplay, Executive Producer
Ashley Smith
Book
Melissa Kent
Editor
Luis David Sansans
Director of Photography
Elliott Lester
Executive Producer
Santiago Garcia Galvan
Executive Producer
Ralph Winter
Executive Producer
Jonathan Gray
Executive Producer
Katrina Wolfe
Producer
David Oyelowo
Producer
Lucas Akoskin
Producer
Ken Wales
Producer
Terry Botwick
Producer
Alex García
Producer
Reinhard Denke
Associate Producer
Matthew Spiegel
Co-Producer
Sandra Cabriada
Production Design
Alessandro Di Meo
First Assistant Camera
Mark Fincannon
Casting
Rachel Goodman
Set Costumer
C. Cooley Walters
Set Costumer
Cameron Doyle
Costume Design
Rita Parillo
Hair Department Head
Maribel Romo
Hair Department Head
Crystal Woodford
Key Hair Stylist
Sylvia Hendrix
Hairstylist
Carlos Sánchez
Makeup Department Head
Bryan Reynolds
Makeup Artist
Bob Newcomb
Second Unit Cinematographer
Julieta Blázquez
Art Department Coordinator
Jessica Tyler Segal
Art Department Coordinator
Salvador Félix
Sound Effects Editor
Jaime Baksht
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Pablo Lach
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Michelle Couttolenc
Sound Recordist
Maureen Murphy
Foley
Ray Bivins
Special Effects Coordinator
Raúl Prado
Visual Effects Supervisor
Yadira Velásquez
Visual Effects Producer
Lorne Balfe
Original Music Composer
Lynn Fainchtein
Music Supervisor
Christian Giraud
Dialogue Editor
Dwayne Pless
Rigging Gaffer
Barb Livingston
Set Decoration
Cat Dawson
Property Master
Nicolás Scabini
Art Direction
