Be The First to See ‘Captive’ at a One Night Only Event on Thursday September 17th

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Paramount Pictures is giving moviegoers an opportunity to experience the upcoming film Captive before its theatrical release with special “CAPTIVE: NIGHT OF PURPOSE” events. These one-night-only events tell the inspiring real-life story of Ashley Smith and convicted criminal Brian Nichols and will take place on Thursday, September 17th starting at 7:00 p.m. at participating theaters across the U.S.

“CAPTIVE: NIGHT OF PURPOSE” will feature advance screenings of the film, followed by exclusive content and conversations moderated by Gayle King with the film’s stars David Oyelowo and Kate Mara, producer Terry Botwick and Brian Nichols’ mother, Claritha Nichols.

For more information, to purchase tickets, and for a list of participating theaters, visit http://captivemovieresources.com/nightofpurpose

Captive, 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.

The film stars David Oyelowo, Kate Mara, Leonor Varela, Jessica Oyelowo, with Mimi Rogers and Michael K. Williams.

Directed by veteran filmmaker Jerry Jameson, Captive is based on the book “Unlikely Angel” by Ashley Smith with Stacy Mattingly. The film’s screenplay is by Brian Bird. Produced by Terry Botwick, Jerry Jameson, Lucas Akoskin, Alex Garcia, Katrina Wolfe, David Oyelowo and Ken Wales. The executive producers are Santiago Garcia Galván, Jonathan Gray, Brian Bird, Elliott Lester and Ralph Winter.

Captive opens in theaters on September 18th, 2015.

 

Paramount Pictures Releases the Trailer for ‘Captive’

Captive

Paramount Pictures has just released the trailer for their upcoming film Captive starring David Oyelowo (Selma) and Kate Mara (Fantastic Four) which you can view below.

The film, directed by Jerry Jameson, is based on the book “Unlikely Angel: The Untold Story of the Atlanta Hostage Hero” written by Ashley Smith with Stacey Mattingly, which tells the true story of of how Smith, a single mother and recovering drug addict, was taken hostage in her own apartment by Brian Nichols, a fugitive who escaped prison on a rape conviction. The roles are played in the film by Mara and Oyelowo, respectively.

Captive also stars Michael K Williams, Mimi Rogers, Jessica Oyelowo and Leonor Varela. The novel was adapted for the screen by Brian Bird (“Touched by an Angel”).

The film hits theaters September 18th