[19], Last edited on 26 February 2023, at 09:22, acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, "Catching Up With Roxann Dawson On Her Feature-Film Directing Debut, 'Breakthrough'work=BlackFilm", "Stephen Curry to Executive Produce Faith-Based Drama 'Breakthrough' (Exclusive)", "Why religious movies like 'Breakthrough' are attracting non-believers", "Missouri Teen Submerged in Icy Lake for 15 Minutes Makes 'Miracle' Recovery", "Box Office Preview: Disney-Fox Era Begins With 'Breakthrough', "The Curse of La Llorona is a Crying Shame", "Faith-Based Movie BREAKTHROUGH Nominated For Oscar For Achievement In Original Song", "Fox & DeVon Franklin Set Miracle Tale 'The Impossible', "I am heading home after 4 months in Winnipeg shooting my first feature. And 40 days from the day that he woke up, he was released from all doctors. Immediately, John's heart started beating. [5][6], The film tells the story of a St. Louis teenager who slipped through an icy lake on January 19, 2015 and was underwater for 15 minutes before resuscitative efforts were started. Pronounced dead at hospital, he revives when his mother desperately begs God to bring him back. That was the day my life completely changed and it was never the same after that, John said. At the hospital, John lay lifeless for more than sixty minutes. John fully recovered and was released from the hospital 16 days after the accident. The story is impossible. His pulse miraculously returned. Written by Heather Thompson April 15, 2019. In January 2015, 14-year-old John Smith fell into a frozen lake in St. Louis and made an astonishing recovery despite spending over 15 minutes underwater and almost an hour without a pulse, according to NBC News. How? He doesn't have any neurologic deficits, all the things that we expect in these things. I mean, it was perfect. The film tells the story of a St. Louis teenager who slipped through an icy lake in January 2015 and was underwater for 15 minutes before resuscitative efforts were started. Though his heartbeat had returned, John only had brainstem function and his blood oxygen levels were critical. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Marcel Ruiz stars as the lead role of John Smith in Breakthrough. Although being rescued, he is in a coma, and his family must rely on their faith to get through the ordeal. -FOX 11, Yes. They called me at 11:52 a.m. to tell me." Joan Jett at home in L.A., 1977. So, when you start speaking the Scriptures, Satan stops hearing evil and starts hearing Gods voice. Even so, there are certain doubts that still come up. All Rights Reserved. King World Productions Inc. 2023 Inside Edition Inc. and CBS interactive Inc., Paramount companies. Though they are loving and supportive, John struggles with feelings of abandonment from his birth parents, and rebels against his parents and teachers. Jason then gets everyone to stand and show that they have all prayed for Johns recovery. In this interview, Joyce talks about standing at her son's bedside asking the Holy Spirit to give her back her son. According to reports at the time, CPR was performed 27 minutes to no avail. They dont believe. Doctorsbelieved that he would definitely have brain damage. "We all thought that we were just going to have fun, to celebrate. The resident calls the police, and all three boys fall through the ice. "I remember the screams," Smith says. Josh Rieger's sister Jamie called 911, and the manager of a nearby apartment complex took over the call. Dr. Sutterer had recognized John when he was brought into the ER because his daughter was in John's 8th grade class. Thinking it is his chief, he tries again, and manages to lift John to the surface. My brothers arent serving the Lord. Dierks Bentley performing at World Wide Technology Raceway, St. Louis forecast: Clearing out Saturday, Illinois first responders prepare for what severe weather spring could bring, Local teen's miracle of survival made into motion picture 'Breakthrough', Proposed bill would create parental review boards for public libraries, could result in fines or jail time for librarians, FX show 'Mrs. I had three older children, and we lost two children. 95,557 Views | 2:24 | Uploaded on Dec 05, 2018. "That was the day my life completely changed and it was never the same after that," John said. He recalls fighting for his life and the burning sensation of the frigid water and the ice cutting his skin as he tried to climb out." The real John Smith was a short, bearded, brown-haired man and the relationship between him and Pocahontas was most likely just one of friendship. .switcher .option a.selected {background:#748393;} EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie. John J. Smith House . He'd spent 15 minutes under water and another 40-plus minutes without a heartbeat after he was pulled from the lake. John Smith (Robert Errol Van Orden) was born on 6 March, 1931 in Los Angeles, California, USA, is an actor. John later gives a half-hearted presentation, saying that everyone already knows he is adopted and he does not know much about his true background. The 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment film featuring Chrissy Metz, from "This Is Us," as his mother, is already on Digital and will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD July 16. There was a presence there with you. And she said the whole atmosphere of the room changed, even the temperature of the room changed. .switcher .option a:hover {background:#748393;} [citation needed], Breakthrough was released in the United States by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (through their subsidiary 20th Century Fox) on April 17, 2019; it is also the first film from Fox under the ownership of The Walt Disney Company after its acquisition of 21st Century Fox on March 20, 2019. light blond hair No heart tones. This is Us star Chrissy Metz felt drawn to play Joyce Smith in the new movie Breakthrough. Even just a little wave could have moved him under it. Joyce, you had some pretty amazing faith that God was going to raise John up. I continue to pray. But that didn't deter Joyce, a devout Christian who prayed and prayed for her son's life. John was 14 years old when the ice broke on the lake. Careers Workplace and Religion Columnists, Recreation Outdoors and Religion Columnists, Religious Music and Entertainment Columnists, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. -USA Today. 'Breakthrough' clip: Filming when 'miracle' boy comes back to life 'gave me goosebumps', Emma Stones 'And' co-star Willem Dafoe had her slap him 20 times to get scene right, Prince Harry's 'attacks' on 'villain' Camilla led to Frogmore Cottage eviction: expert, Film industry reacts to death of 'Saving Private Ryan' star Tom Sizemore: 'You're a legend', Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves take bumpy second flight after 'CHAOS' on Lufthansa plane: 'Wish me luck', Kelsey Grammer wont apologize for the 'difference' that Jesus has made in his life. Since 2005 Despite $26M Purse Of 'La Llorona' Saturday AM Update", "Breakthrough - Box Office Mojo (Brazilian gross)", "Will 'Shazam!' "It was as if the Holy Spirit walked through the door and started John's heart back up,"Sutterer said. This film is emotionally-charged and inspirational. Just like any other kid his age, John who was adopted by his parents, Joyce and. In The Impossible book, Joyce Smith mentions that something in Tommy Shine's spirit "prompted and almost pushed him to move in a different direction, straight toward the ice shelf." Producer DeVon Franklin helped the Smith family find a literary agent and then develop the book in a film after it was published. Celebs Wiki John Smith fans also viewed: Pawel Lewicki John Smith was 14 years old when he went out with two friends onto the partially frozen surface of Lake Ste. We capture the raw, transparent glimpses into the joys, struggles, triumphs, heartache and tragedy that make up the fabric of an individuals journey. And theres a timeline that goes with that. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. As he was searching for answers, waiting and praying to God, he got an answer at a youth camp. .switcher .selected a:after {height:24px;display:inline-block;position:absolute;right:10px;width:15px;background-position:50%;background-size:11px;background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,");background-repeat:no-repeat;content:""!important;transition:all .2s;} They have power to them. "[I was] constantly fighting God and Him just saying, 'Keep listening to Me, just pay attention, just walk where I need you to walk.' John knows God has a purpose for saving his life and he wants to share the message of God's. His basketball coach, who had promised him a starting position, warns John that if he gets a failing grade, he will be benched. He just woke up, eyes open. Born around 1580 in Willoughby, a town in Lincolnshire, England, Smith left home at age 16 after his father's death. Fathom Events to Release Spectacular, Creative Easter Experience 'Creed III' Interview: Tessa Thompson on Bianca's Contentment 'Jesus Revolution' Surprises Industry with $15M Debut, Producers Chrissy Metz on New Children's Book with Bradley On Monday, March 6, Fathom Events will begin a two-night showing of Review of John Piper's "What is Saving Faith? [4] The film was written by Grant Nieporte, based on the Christian book, The Impossible, an account of true events written by Joyce Smith with Ginger Kolbaba. Chrissy Metz, of NBCs This Is Us fame, portrayed Johns mother in the movie. Movie Info. The band quickly gained a following for their raw and energetic sound, with Jett's powerful . [Thats] Him just calling me to ministry,"John added. The faith-based feature film Breakthrough, now playing in theaters, tells the real-life story of John Smith, a 14-year-old who fell through the ice at a St. Charles, Mo.-area lake in January 2015, was deprived of oxygen for more than 15 minutes and had no pulse for nearly an hour.Despite enormous odds, the teen went on to make a full recovery in . Okay, lets look at these dates. She goes, I have to know because I know if this is Gods miracle, theres Gods numbers on it.. He recovered only after his mother, Joyce Smith depicted on the big screen by Chrissy Metz of "This Is Us" fame prayed. .switcher .selected a {border:1px solid #161616;color:#f7f7f7;padding:3px 5px;width:161px;} On his day to present, John admits he did not do the assignment. Like in the movie, the doctors were in disbelief and called it a miracle. First responders said he was underwater for 15 minutes. He started college at North Central University, a Christian college in Minneapolis. However, his religion is never discussed in the book. -USA Today. Smith, a 14-year-old boy, walked out on a lake in his hometown of St. Charles, Missouri, fell through the ice, stayed under for fifteen minutes before his body was recovered by first responders. .switcher .option a {color:#eaeaea;padding:3px 5px;} This is somewhat dramatized in the movie. The next day it was in the mid-50s and the ice had melted some. Market data provided by Factset. ", NEBRASKA MAN SAYS MIRACULOUS RECOVERY AFTER BEING DECLARED BRAIN DEAD IS 'PROOF' OF GOD. It's a holiday. After John still fails to register a pulse, the attending physician Dr. Sutterer gives Joyce a chance to say goodbye. Doctor Garrett (Dennis Haysbert) tells the family this in the movie and it lines up with the Breakthrough true story. And Im believing God. I mean, youre reinforcing this. "You don't expect to be in that situation," John Smith said. You can listen to the real 911 call. The story was turned into a book and soon after, the blockbuster movie Breakthrough.. As for John, he hopes to one day become a pastor. But belief, and thats by studying Gods promises, being in His Word, and I think these miracles are available to anyone who will really get in and run after it. This boy was our gift from God. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! -CBN. The phone call Joyce Smith received on Jan. 19, 2015 was every mother's . "My mission is to share that God still does the impossible and He's still in the miracle-working business," John told "Fox & Friends" Tuesday morning. That doesnt happen very often or there wouldnt be a movie. Joyce turns John's possible recovery into an obsession, harassing his health care professionals and alienating those around her, including her husband. John Smith (born August 20, 1984) is an American former basketball player, best known for his decorated college career at Winona State University, where he was twice named Division II National Player of the Year. With no pulse or breath, John is taken to the local hospital where an emergency team works frantically to save his life. .switcher a:hover img {opacity:1;} [25], According to the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 62% of critics have given the film a positive review based on 65 reviews; the average rating is 5.60/10. This image of Smith couldnt be further from the truth. "It was one of my favorite scenes," Ruiz said. So, God was preparing her, and she had allowed God to prepare her. or redistributed. While John's friends were able to escape, John remained underwater for fifteen minutes. Because the confessions that went on with that study in the mornings when you would do your homework or whenever you would do it, you would say, I believe God is who He says He is. Charles boy John Smith fell through the ice on Lake Sainte Louise and was underwater for 15 minutes. He's completely the same boy that he was before." .switcher a img {vertical-align:middle;display:inline;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;opacity:0.8;} I know that you have five. is a 2019 American independent romantic comedy film directed by Elise Duran and stars Alexandra Daddario and Tyler Hoechlin.