buzzz worthy. . .
Pastor Don Piper died instantly in a head on collision with an 18-wheeler that completely crushed the Ford Escort he was driving. That was over 20 years ago. Piper was later revived after being pronounced dead. His miraculous recovery was documented in a NY Times best seller and has been turned into a movie, "90 Minutes In Heaven." Described as a story of hope, Giving Films' Inaugural Movie features Hayden Christensen and Kate Bosworth with Michael W. Smith and Dwight Yoakam.
LEARN MORE: http://www.90minutesinheaven.com/
Pastor Don Piper died instantly in a head on collision with an 18-wheeler that completely crushed the Ford Escort he was driving. That was over 20 years ago. Piper was later revived after being pronounced dead. His miraculous recovery was documented in a NY Times best seller and has been turned into a movie, "90 Minutes In Heaven." Described as a story of hope, Giving Films' Inaugural Movie features Hayden Christensen and Kate Bosworth with Michael W. Smith and Dwight Yoakam.
LEARN MORE: http://www.90minutesinheaven.com/
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| (L to R:) Hudson Meek (Chris Piper), Bobby Baston (Joe Piper), Elizabeth Hunter (Nicole Piper), David Clyde Carr (Eva’s Dad), Kate Bosworth (Eva Piper), Hayden Christensen (Don Piper) and Catherine Carlen (Eva’s Mom), welcome Don home from his 13-month hospital stay in a scene from 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN, from Giving Films, LLC. Based on the inspiring best-selling book of the same name, 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN tells Don’s incredible and true story, and opens in theaters nationwide this fall. |
ATLANTA –
March 12, 2015 – It’s a wrap for 90 MINUTES IN
HEAVEN, filmed in Atlanta, starring Hayden Christensen (STAR WARS,
JUMPER) and Kate Bosworth (BLUE CRUSH, SUPERMAN RETURNS), and written and
directed by Michael Polish (THE ASTRONAUT FARMER, TWIN FALLS). 90
MINUTES IN HEAVEN also is the first movie from Giving Films, which
uses its profits to help widows and orphans.
90 MINUTES IN
HEAVEN, scheduled for a fall 2015 release, is the true story of
Don Piper’s death in a crushing auto accident, his experience of
heaven and, spurred by the prayers of a pastor on the scene, his return to
life and many months of grueling rehab.
“The book sold 6 and a
half million copies in 46 languages because it brings hope to the hardships
and challenges of our lives now,” Rick Jackson, founder of Giving
Films, said. “If you loved Don’s book, you’ll love how
this film widens his story to also show the people around him. If you
haven’t read the book, you’re in for a great evening at the
movies.”
Michael W. Smith (SECOND
CHANCE), famed GRAMMY and Dove-award winning singer and songwriter, appears
in a leading role in 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN as family friend
Cliff McArdle--Eva’s rock when the accident news reaches her.
Twenty-one-time nominated and multiple GRAMMY Award-winning artist Dwight
Yoakam (SLING BLADE, PANIC ROOM) makes a comedic cameo as “Lawyer
Beaumont,” Don’s attorney. Veteran actor Fred Dalton
Thompson (SECRETARIAT, DIE HARD 2) is straight-talking Jay B. Perkins, who
convinced Don to accept help. Don’s best friend, David Gentiles, is
played by Jason Kennedy, correspondent for E! News, now host of
“Beyond A.D.,” a digital talk show companion to the upcoming
network series, “A.D. The Bible Continues.”
“I’m an ordinary man
with an extraordinary story,” says Piper, who has told that story
over the years in person before more than 3,000 audiences. “I want
people to see hope in their challenges, to see that pain can come with
purpose,” he said.
90 MINUTES IN
HEAVEN is produced by Jackson, Randall Emmett, Dawn Olmstead,
Michael Polish, and George Furla; executive producers are Wayne Marc
Godfrey, Ted Fox, Trevor Drinkwater, and Jason Netter.
Giving Films began operations in
2015 to address the need for more high-quality faith and family
films—entertainment that also can open doors to wider audiences. All
movie profits earned by Giving Films go to charity.