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17 Miracles is a 2011 historical adventure film directed by T. C. Christensen. It was released in 2011 by Excel Entertainment Group. Based on the experiences of members of the Willie Handcart Company of Mormon pioneers following their late-season start and subsequent winter journey to Salt Lake City in 1856, the film emphasizes miracles ...
- Caroline Found
- Kathy Bresnahan
- Ernie Found
- Kelley Fliehler
- Olivia Mekies
- Ellyn Found
Played by Danika Yarosh The bubbly high schooler and pulse of the 2011 Iowa City West volleyball team, Found died in a moped accident just a few weeks before the season started. More than seven years after the accident, Found’s impact still resonates today.
Played by Helen Hunt The legendary high school volleyball coach led Iowa City West from 1987-2000 and 2005-2013. After Found’s death, Bresnahan guided the Trojans to a state championship in 2011 and was named PrepVolleyball.com’s national coach of the year that season. She racked up 671 career wins in nearly 30 years of coaching.
Played by William Hurt Ernie lost both his daughter, Caroline, and wife, Ellyn, in a span of two weeks. Ellyn died of pancreatic cancer just 12 days after Caroline’s accident, forcing Ernie to remain strong through not one, but two tragedies. Ernie retired in January 2017 after a 30-year career as a spinal surgeon.
Played by Erin Moriarty Fliehler was one of Caroline’s best friends and fellow senior on the West volleyball team. She took over the setter position after Caroline’s death and helped propel the Trojans to a state title.
Played by Tiera Skovbye Mekies is the inspiration for the character “Brie” in Miracle Season. Mekies was a senior on the 2011 team and one of Caroline’s closest friends. She was also instrumental in keeping the Trojans on track en route to the state title.
Played by Jillian Fargey At only 55 years old, Caroline’s mother lost her battle with pancreatic cancer shortly after her daughter’s death. Ellyn had been battling the disease since April 2011. A portion of her obituary read, “Ellyn immersed herself in her community, school, church, sporting events, and volunteer activities, including most recently...
Apr 12, 2012 · Thus '17 Miracles' is not a documentary but rather an inspiring story based on true experiences." Here is a sample of some questions addressed in the book: Were two little girls truly spared from harm while running a gauntlet of agitated rattlesnakes?
- ttoone@deseretnews.com
May 7, 2012 · The problem of pain and suffering is also beautifully addressed in the true story told in 17 Miracles. We are here on a mortal journey where death and suffering are inevitable. God could have prevented the tragic late departure of the group and whisked them all safely to Zion.
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Nov 9, 2023 · Many faith-based movies draw inspiration from real people’s lives, telling untold stories of faith. From unbelievable tragedies to inspirational heroes, these films feature true-life events and demonstrate how the Lord uses adversity to create miracles.
Jun 3, 2011 · Based on unbelievable actual events, and brought to you by filmmaker T.C. Christensen (Praise to the Man, The Work and the Glory), 17 Miracles will open your eyes to the stories of the Mormon Pioneers as you have never seen them before. Something extraordinary is about to happen.
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