
Another Day in Paradise(1998)
In the hope of a big score, two junkie couples team up to commit various drug robberies which go disastrously wrong, leading to dissent, violence, and murder.


“Faith. Redemption. Survival.”
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.

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
Captive is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 2015 exploring themes of hostage, drug addiction, based on true story, murder, single mother, drugs. Directed by Jerry Jameson, it stars Kate Mara, David Oyelowo, Michael Kenneth Williams. 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.
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