
I'm Not Ashamed(2016)
Based on the journal entries of Rachel Joy Scott, the first student killed in the Columbine High School shooting in 1999.

“One small leap can move heaven and earth”
The chance to shine in a singing competition offers much-needed hope for a Southern middle-schooler who's drowning in worries, from bullies in the halls to turmoil at home -- and the news that his reservist father has been called back to Afghanistan.

Nicki Aycox
Lisa Matthews

Uriah Shelton
Henry Matthews

Dash Mihok
William Matthews
Thad Mickler
Jeb

Ruben Studdard
Pastor Johnson
Barbara Kincaid-Hill
Mrs. Declaire

James Handy
Travis

Jonathan Fuller
Clayton

Danny Vinson
Mr. Shelton

Anna Marie Dobbins
Tiffany Rose Walton
Lifted is a drama, family, music film released in 2010 exploring themes of child abuse, pastor, trauma, tragedy, singing, military. Directed by Lexi Alexander, it stars Nicki Aycox, Uriah Shelton, Dash Mihok. The chance to shine in a singing competition offers much-needed hope for a Southern middle-schooler who's drowning in worries, from bullies in the halls to turmoil at home -- and the news that his reservist father has been called back to Afghanistan.
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