
I Am Elizabeth Smart(2017)
The story of Elizabeth Smart's kidnapping and captivity, as told from her perspective.


“Held captive for 7 years. Her story of courage is timeless.”
The true story of 20-year-old Colleen Stan, a hitchhiking woman abducted by a young couple and held captive for seven years, during which time she's tortured and forced to live as a slave to her captors.

Addison Timlin
Colleen Stan

Zane Holtz
Cameron Hooker

Zelda Williams
Janice Hooker

Matt Cooke
Jack
Shileen Paton
Angel
Vivian Wright
Amber

Brittany Allen
Bonnie
Girl in the Box is a drama, tv movie film released in 2016 exploring themes of based on true story. Directed by Stephen Kemp, it stars Addison Timlin, Zane Holtz, Zelda Williams. The true story of 20-year-old Colleen Stan, a hitchhiking woman abducted by a young couple and held captive for seven years, during which time she's tortured and forced to live as a slave to her captors.
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