On May 16, 1986, in the small, ranching community of Cokeville, Wy, David and Doris Young took an elementary school hostage for several hours before detonating a bomb inside a single classroom that held every teacher and student in the school. In the wake of the madness, Ron Hartley, whose children were inside the classroom, must fight his skepticism and unbelief as he hears eye witness accounts from the students of miraculous, heavenly intervention during the crisis. When tragedy strikes... what do you see? - Written by Excel Entertainment.
My Review
This movie is AMAZING!
So well done!
Cannot even imagine going through something like that--
SO GRATEFUL they are sharing their story!
I have had the opportunity to talk with quite a few survivors now and even the filmmaker TC Christensen-
I am always so touched by their own personal stories-- I also like to learn what grade there were in and who their angel was.
While this movie is about a terrible event I felt that the focus was more on the miracles that took place that protected all of the children and teachers.
I came away feeling very uplifted and inspired.
TC CHRISTENSEN + SURVIVORS SIGNING at DB-Logan
From L-R - TC Christensen (filmmaker), Jeremy (5th grade), Julia (Kindergarten) Brenda (6th grade/sheriff's daughter), Ron Hartley (sheriff)
Jenni (1st grade/ it was her classroom where it all happened) me
Deseret Book
is graciously allowing me to GIVEAWAY
a copy of THE COKEVILLE MIRACLE DVD
(USA address only please)
Screening tickets were provided THE COKEVILLE MIRACLE
My Review
When I first saw the movie trailer I knew that this was a film I wanted to see. I love true stories and was really drawn to this one.
I live in Logan, UT and as we are not that far from Cokeville, WY, I have started hearing some mixed feelings about this film.
I was lucky enough to talk to a few of the survivors tonight and they all told me--"yes, it is hard to re-live this day through this film, yet we know our story needs to be shared--for a miracle did happen that day."
The movie was incredible! So touching! And very well portrayed.
The emotions are strong as you see it played out before you and as you hear of all the facts.
And then the strength of the children and their belief in prayer and as they tell of the angels who were with them that day....wow...
(me with survivors Lori Nate Conger and Brad Shane Nate)
Doris Young is quoted in the movie telling the children that they "will tell their children and their grandchildren of this day."
What a strange thing to say to a room full of children with the threat of a bomb to go off or to be shot.
Yet that prophecy has come true.
I now add my voice in sharing their story.
They were and are very brave and I honor them with this blog post.
Synopsis
From T.C. Christensen comes The Cokeville Miracle, the remarkable true story of a town facing a terrible tragedy, and the Sheriff’s investigator who struggles with his faith as he gathers evidence that defies easy explanation.
Cokeville Wyoming, a town of just over 500 people that sits near the Utah-Idaho border, is not known for much beyond it’s strong family values, but in 1986 Cokeville made national headlines when a madman and his wife entered the elementary school with guns and bomb. They gathered over 100 children and teachers into a small room, and made a demand: $200 million dollars for the lives of the children—but then the bomb went off…
The Cokeville Miracle is not just the story of a hostage crisis, or a terror attack on American soil. It is not just the story of a bomb that could have destroyed an entire generation, and ripped a town apart. The Cokeville Miracle is about what happened instead. How did a bomb that should have leveled the room take only two lives that day, the madman and his wife? Each child, each adult who made it out of that room has a story to tell. Follow the Sheriff’s investigator Ron Hartley as he pieces together the evidence, including stories of prayer and divine intervention from multiple witnesses. Gather the evidence and decide for yourself.
Out of respect for the many people who had to live through that terrible day, a day of digital silence has been suggested on the anniversary of the bombing.
If you'd like to join on May 16, please turn off your digital devices and spend at least three hours connecting with the people you love, whether that is your children, your parents, your grandparents, your friends, or your ancestors through genealogy work.
If you are willing to share your experiences about this day of silence please use #seemiracles.
The song Suo Gan (From "The Cokeville Miracle") by Jenny Oaks Baker
On May 9, 1986, in the small, ranching community of Cokeville, Wy, David and Doris Young took an elementary school hostage for several hours before detonating a bomb inside a single classroom that held every teacher and student in the school. In the wake of the madness, Ron Hartley, whose children were inside the classroom, must fight his skepticism and unbelief as he hears eye witness accounts from the students of miraculous, heavenly intervention during the crisis. When tragedy strikes... what do you see?
* The Cokeville Miracle is based on actual events. The claims of divine assistance, angles and heavenly messengers were actually made by many of the children who survived the hostage situation.
* See The Cokeville Miracle as a way to tell Hollywood that uplifting entertainment still has a place at the box office. The Cokeville Miracle will open June 5th, the same weekend as a major Hollywood "shoot 'em up" film and a Hollywood horror film.
* Please encourage all your friends to go see the film opening weekend. The Cokeville Miracle is an independent film. Independent films only have opening weekend to prove to the theaters that they can draw an audience. The more movie-goers we can encourage to see The Cokeville Miracle on June 5th, the longer the film will be in theaters.
JOIN THE DIGITAL DAY OF SILENCE
* May 16th will be the 29th anniversary of the Cokeville hostage crisis.
* As a way to honor those whose lives have been impacted by the horrific experience of school violence and out of respect to the survivors, you are invited to join in the digital day of silence by turning off your devices and spending 3 hours with the people you love.
If you’d like to share your experiences, please use
