Angelina Jolie’s film adaptation of Laura Hillenbrand’s “Unbroken” hits theaters this Christmas Day.
Universal Pictures’ “Unbroken” tells the true story of Louis Zamperini, an American Olympic track star and WWII pilot who was held captive in a Japanese internment camp for two years after his plane crashed. The film depicts Zamperini’s perseverance and courage as he endures beings tortured, starved and beaten and returns home a hero. Directed and produced by Angelina Jolie, “Unbroken” depicts Zamperini’s stuggle for survival when he and two crewmen are stranded for 47 days on a raft after their plane crash, only to be captured by the Japanese navy. The film stars Jack O’Connell, Domhnall Gleeson, Garrett Hedlund and Finn Wittrock and Japanese actor Miyavi who makes his English-language debut. The screenplay was written by the Coen brothers and Richard LaGravenese and William Nicholson and was adapted from Laura Hillenbrand’s novel. For a closer look into Zamperini’s perspective and why Jolie was drawn to this story watch “A Look Inside”:
Along with the film, join NFL hopeful Michael Sam and E! News co-anchor Giuliana Rancic shared their stories of courage for the #IAmUnbroken project. The #IAmUnbroken project celebrates unbroken spirits and invites users to share their personal #IAmUnbroken experiences. You can go to www.IAmUnbroken.com to upload your own videos, photos and text with the hashtag #IAmUnbroken.
Other featured stories include Olympians Jessica Hardy and Dominick Meichtry. Also now available is the companion app and music video of Coldplay’s “Miracles” from the Unbroken soundtrack.You can pre-order your tickets at Fandango & MovieTickets.
-Nishat Baig
