What's To Save A Life about?

To Save A Life is an indie movie about the real-life challenges of teens and their choices.

When does To Save A Life open in theaters?

The movie opens in major metropolitan areas in early 2010. Check the official website for the latest date information. If it does well in theaters, it will continue to spread to more towns and more teens. That's where you come in.

How do I know if it's playing near me?

Check the Theaters & Tickets link.

What if To Save A Life isn't playing near me?

Bring it to your community by forming a Lifeline Squad and working with others in your town to purchase 1,000 tickets on opening weekend.

How do I do that?

Download the complete Movie Planning Guide here for all the details and tips.

1,000 tickets sounds like a lot. How could I handle that many?

Keep in mind, with a little legwork to mobilize other groups, schools, businesses and teen advocates, the expense and work is a shared effort: You raise the money upfront, and re-sell the tickets before showtime. In fact, we want to see communities, organizations, leaders, students, families and anyone else with a heart for helping teens come together to make this effort successful—and to continue helping teens after To Save A Life's theater run is finished.

Are there other ways to get involved?

Absolutely. Everyone can play a part in spreading the word about To Save A Life and helping to ensure that teens can see and benefit from it. You can also buy out a single showtime, take a group of students to the film on opening weekend, lead a companion study and discussion group based on the issues in the movie. Find out how in the complete Movie Planning Guide.

And you can begin by simply telling your friends and neighbors about the movie, and you can even show them the trailer. You can volunteer to help a Lifeline Squad in your community. There are many other ways to help. Get specific tips by following these links:

• Resources for Youth Workers
• Resources for Teen Leaders
• Resources for Educators
• Resources for Parents

What is the movie rated?

To Save A Life has been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America "due to mature thematic elements involving teen suicide, teen drinking, some drug content, disturbing images, and sexuality." Unfortunately, teens today are hurting and facing challenges like never before—we see it in our own youth groups and local schools. (So does the film's writer, Jim Britts, who is an experienced youth worker.) Because of that, To Save A Life doesn't shy away from tough topics. It deals with social divisions, school violence, cutting, suicide, teen pregnancy and divorce–not in a graphic way, but in a way authentic to too many teens' real lives. And it points to a way out of these problems through following God's path and reaching out to others. Ultimately, it asks the question "What's my life going to be about?" and dares teens to answer with boldness, honesty, and open-handedness.

I've heard the movie is edgy. Is that true?

To Save A Life is teens' story, told in their voice with their music. Unfortunately, teens today are hurting and facing challenges like never before. This movie takes a realistic view of teen life and addresses themes of acceptance, choices, consequences, hurt, and love. It also deals with critical issues such as social divisions, school violence, cutting, suicide, underage drinking, teen pregnancy and divorce. The movie shows in practical, authentic ways how every action has ripple-effect on others. That's why we're working to make To Save A Life more than just a movie. The movie demonstrates the power of reaching out to students who are hurting. We want to see every teen have the opportunity to address these issues in a safe environment like a group study and recognize that his or her choices and actions can bring hope and love into a world of pain.

What do teens think of the movie?

"To Save A Life makes me want to reach others and make a difference." —Jessica, 16, Orlando

"Every single thing that was shown in this movie is so relevant. High school is so hard. This movie will reach out to so many people." —Kailey, 16, Oklahoma

"I can use this movie to bring my friends closer to God." —Sam, 15, Baltimore

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What do youth workers and parents think of it?

"All of it was great! So many teaching points. Today's youth reality." —Shannon, youth worker, Alabama

"It is all the temptations and issues my kids are up against." —Jason, youth pastor, Colorado

"Movie like this will make my job easier. Well done." —Jeremiah, deputy sheriff, Florida

"I thought this was a movie for students, but as an adult, I cried from the time the movie started." —Mother of teen boys, Atlanta

"Really well done. I can't wait for my kids to see it." —Phoebe, wife of youth leader, Ohio

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