Survival. Resilience. Redemption.
After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he’s caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. During his capture, Louie must continue his fight by surviving through the war.
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for war violence including intense sequences of brutality, and for brief language
Principal Cast: Jack O’Connell, Takamasa Ishihara, Domhnall Gleeson
Director: Angelina Jolie
As a young boy, Louie’s brother encourages him to run even though he doubts himself.
Themes: Brotherhood, Belief, Doubt, Self-Confidence, Encouragement, Training, Winning, Determination, Perseverance
3:08
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As he leaves for the Olympics trials, Louie’s brother tells him a moment of pain is worth a lifetime of glory.
Themes: Race, Winning, Olympics, Goals, Success, Achievement, Accomplishment, Running, Advice
2:27
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After a harrowing crash landing, Louie questions why the pilot started praying afterwards.
Themes: Fear, Prayer, Religion, Survival, War, God's Nature, Fate, World War 2, Thankfulness
2:55
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Stranded at sea, Louie and a fellow survivor wonder whether this is part of God's plan.
Themes: Survival, God's Nature, Providence, Life, Questioning God, Challenging God, Belief, Faith, Promise
3:17
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Louie talks about how his story of survival was a race for life.
Themes: Survival, Prisoner, War, Cruelty, Propaganda, Abuse, Determination, Race, Life
3:18
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Louis learns to forgive his Japanese captors and passes that lesson to his family.
Themes: Forgiveness, Evangelism, Witnessing, Salvation, Transformation, Testimony, Accepting Christ, Survival, Self-Realization
3:07
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Louis' family and friends discuss the tremendous legacy that he left.
Themes: Legacy, Leadership, Example, Family, Fatherhood, Honor, Death, Life, Wisdom
3:20
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