Heaven's Rain
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Heaven's Rain is a feature film
based on the true story of the lifelong quest of Brooks Douglass
to bring his parents’ killers and his sister's rapists to justice. The film is directed by Paul Brown, and was written by Brown and Douglass.
The film had limited release in late 2010 in Oklahoma, Texas and the Southwest U.S., with wide release planned for February 2011.
The title is taken from words spoken by Portia
in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice
:
The quality of mercy is not strain'd, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
in Brazil
, Dr. Richard Douglass moved his family to the Oklahoma City
area, becoming a well-respected Baptist minister to the large congregation of First Baptist Church of Putnam City. His wife Marilyn was an accomplished singer and loving mother. The couple had two children, Brooks (16) and Leslie (12). On October 15, 1979, two drifters, Glen Ake and Steven Hatch entered their home, tied the parents and Brook, took 12 year-old Leslie into the bedroom where both men raped her. After tying up Leslie, they shot all four family members killing the parents and leaving the two siblings for dead.
The movie is a story of forgiveness as primarily viewed from the perspective of Brooks. Both Brooks and Leslie have endured through the horror of the crime, then dealing through the emotional consequences to eventually excel in their respective careers, he as a state legislator, businessman, producer and actor; she as a professional educator.
Words and Music in the Public Domain Worldwide
Performed by Wendy Page
Arranged by Charlton Pettus
Words by Civilla D. Martin
Music by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel
Performed by Wendy Page
Arranged by Charlton Pettus
Words and Music in the Public Domain Worldwide
Performed by Georgica Pettus
Arranged by Charlton Pettus
Written by Lindsay Tomasic
Performed by Lindsay Tomasic
Published by Heavy Hitters
Written by Michael Mandel
Performed by Mike Mandel
Published by Mopsy Music
Words and Music in the Public Domain Worldwide
Performed by Leslie Douglass
Arranged by Charlton Pettus
Written by Gaby Moreno
Performed by Gaby Moreno
Under License from Town Records, LLC
Written by Todd Thibaud
Performed by Todd Thibaud
Published by Heavy Hitters
Written by Pete Townshend
Performed by The Who
Courtesy of Geffen Records and Polydor Ltd. (U.K.)
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
Written by Pete Townshend
Performed by Taryn Manning
Published by: Universal Music Careers on behalf of Towser Tunes, Inc., Abkco Music, Inc. and Fabulous Music Ltd
Written by Pete Townshend
Performed by Gaby Moreno
Arranged by Charlton Pettus
Published by: Universal Music Careers on behalf of Towser Tunes, Inc., Abkco Music, Inc. and Fabulous Music Ltd
Feature film
In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie...
based on the true story of the lifelong quest of Brooks Douglass
Brooks Douglass
Brooks Douglass is an American film producer and actor, lawyer, businessman, and former state senator in Oklahoma.-Legislative career:When only 27, Douglass was elected as the youngest State Senator to serve in Oklahoma in 1990...
to bring his parents’ killers and his sister's rapists to justice. The film is directed by Paul Brown, and was written by Brown and Douglass.
The film had limited release in late 2010 in Oklahoma, Texas and the Southwest U.S., with wide release planned for February 2011.
The title is taken from words spoken by Portia
Portia (Merchant of Venice)
Portia is the heroine of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. A rich, beautiful, and intelligent heiress, she is bound by the lottery set forth in her father's will, which gives potential suitors the chance to choose between three caskets composed of gold, silver and lead...
in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice is a tragic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1596 and 1598. Though classified as a comedy in the First Folio and sharing certain aspects with Shakespeare's other romantic comedies, the play is perhaps most remembered for its dramatic...
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The quality of mercy is not strain'd, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Story
Following missionary work on the Amazon RiverAmazon River
The Amazon of South America is the second longest river in the world and by far the largest by waterflow with an average discharge greater than the next seven largest rivers combined...
in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, Dr. Richard Douglass moved his family to the Oklahoma City
Oklahoma city
Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma.Oklahoma City may also refer to:*Oklahoma City metropolitan area*Downtown Oklahoma City*Uptown Oklahoma City*Oklahoma City bombing*Oklahoma City National Memorial...
area, becoming a well-respected Baptist minister to the large congregation of First Baptist Church of Putnam City. His wife Marilyn was an accomplished singer and loving mother. The couple had two children, Brooks (16) and Leslie (12). On October 15, 1979, two drifters, Glen Ake and Steven Hatch entered their home, tied the parents and Brook, took 12 year-old Leslie into the bedroom where both men raped her. After tying up Leslie, they shot all four family members killing the parents and leaving the two siblings for dead.
The movie is a story of forgiveness as primarily viewed from the perspective of Brooks. Both Brooks and Leslie have endured through the horror of the crime, then dealing through the emotional consequences to eventually excel in their respective careers, he as a state legislator, businessman, producer and actor; she as a professional educator.
Cast
- Mike VogelMike VogelMichael James "Mike" Vogel is an American actor and former fashion model. Vogel began acting in 2001, and has since appeared in several films and series, including The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Grind, Poseidon, and Cloverfield.-Early life:Vogel was born in...
, Brooks Douglass - Erin ChambersErin ChambersErin Chambers is an American actress commonly known for her roles in LDS films and as the Irish girl Siobhan McKenna on General Hospital. She has made guest appearances in a number of television shows...
, Nicole - Taryn ManningTaryn ManningTaryn Manning is an American actress, fashion designer, and singer-songwriter. She is the vocalist for electronic duo Boomkat and co-owner of the clothing brand Born Uniqorn. Manning gained her first major role as an actress in 2001 when she played the role of Maddy in Crazy/Beautiful...
, Leslie Douglass - Marilyn McIntyreMarilyn McIntyreMarilyn McIntyre is an American television and film actress. She has had contract roles in the television series Watch Over Me, Days of Our Lives, One Life to Live, Loving, and Search for Tomorrow, and recurring guest star roles on LA Law, Judging Amy, General Hospital: Night Shift, General...
, Margaret - Rebecca McCauley, Jackie
- Casey SanderCasey SanderCasey Sander is an American actor known as the character "Captain" Jimmy Wennick on the short-lived TV series Tucker. His television credits also include The Golden Girls, Grace Under Fire, Home Improvement, Malcolm in the Middle, Buffy the Vampire Slayer , and Hunter among other...
, Captain Larsen - Joshua Norman, Prison Guard
- Silas Weir MitchellSilas Weir Mitchell (actor)Silas Weir Mitchell is an American character actor known for playing disturbing or unstable characters.-Career:He has had recurring guest roles in the first season of 24 , My Name Is Earl , and Prison Break...
, Ake - Brooks DouglassBrooks DouglassBrooks Douglass is an American film producer and actor, lawyer, businessman, and former state senator in Oklahoma.-Legislative career:When only 27, Douglass was elected as the youngest State Senator to serve in Oklahoma in 1990...
, Dr. Richard Douglass - Kelly Curran, Marilyn Douglass
- Megan Paul, Heather
- Nicholas Braico, Child Brooks
- Taylor Pigeon, Child Leslie
- Mollie MilliganMollie MilliganMollie Milligan is an American actress. She is also the co-owner/operator of Boxcar Creative, in Dallas, TX-Different Abilities:In 2007, Mollie Milligan and her business partner, Brian Fabian, began searching for a film making opportunity...
, Julie Mitchell - note that daughter/sister/victim Leslie Douglass appears as a Night Club Singer performing "Shenandoah"
Soundtrack
- "Shenandoah"
Words and Music in the Public Domain Worldwide
Performed by Wendy Page
Arranged by Charlton Pettus
- "His Eye Is On The Sparrow"
Words by Civilla D. Martin
Music by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel
Performed by Wendy Page
Arranged by Charlton Pettus
- "Down To The River To Pray"
Words and Music in the Public Domain Worldwide
Performed by Georgica Pettus
Arranged by Charlton Pettus
- "Are We There"
Written by Lindsay Tomasic
Performed by Lindsay Tomasic
Published by Heavy Hitters
- "Lounging With Ease"
Written by Michael Mandel
Performed by Mike Mandel
Published by Mopsy Music
- "Shenandoah"
Words and Music in the Public Domain Worldwide
Performed by Leslie Douglass
Arranged by Charlton Pettus
- "Tell Me What's Happening"
Written by Gaby Moreno
Performed by Gaby Moreno
Under License from Town Records, LLC
- "Tracks Across The Sky"
Written by Todd Thibaud
Performed by Todd Thibaud
Published by Heavy Hitters
- "Love, Reign O'er Me"
Written by Pete Townshend
Performed by The Who
Courtesy of Geffen Records and Polydor Ltd. (U.K.)
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
- "Love, Reign O'er Me"
Written by Pete Townshend
Performed by Taryn Manning
Published by: Universal Music Careers on behalf of Towser Tunes, Inc., Abkco Music, Inc. and Fabulous Music Ltd
- "Love, Reign O'er Me"
Written by Pete Townshend
Performed by Gaby Moreno
Arranged by Charlton Pettus
Published by: Universal Music Careers on behalf of Towser Tunes, Inc., Abkco Music, Inc. and Fabulous Music Ltd