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SOUL SURFER - Opens Nationwide Today
WHAT: SOUL SURFER, a major motion picture from FilmDistrict and Sony’s AFFIRM Films, stars AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid. Today, April 8, it splashes into more than 2,000 theaters nationwide.
SOUL SURFER is the true story of competitive teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm
in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, inspiring millions worldwide through her determination and unwavering faith.
WHEN: April 8—opening in theaters everywhere.
WHERE: Times and locations SoulSurferWave.com/theaters
WHO: SOUL SURFER stars AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in
her film debut, and Dennis Quaid—along with Kevin Sorbo and Craig T. Nelson.
SOUL SURFER is directed by Sean McNamara with a screen story by McNamara & Deborah Schwartz & Douglas Schwartz & Michael Berk and Matt R. Allen & Caleb Wilson & Brad Gann. The screenplay is by McNamara & Deborah Schwartz & Douglas Schwartz & Michael Berk.
SOUL SURFER FACTS:
- On the day of the shark attack, Bethany lost her left arm at the shoulder and more than half her body’s blood. In less than one month, she was surfing again.
- The day of the attack, Bethany’s church youth group leader, Sarah Hill (played by Carrie Underwood), pointed Bethany to a Bible verse: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11
- Bethany’s parents, Tom and Cheri Hamilton, both are avid surfers themselves; they met in Kauai, Hawaii, having traveled there from childhood homes in New Jersey (Tom) and California (Cheri).
- In the days before the attack, Bethany and her mother, Cheri, had prayed that God would use to His glory any notoriety Bethany gained from surfing.