I Am Elizabeth Smart

I Am Elizabeth Smart
Teleplay byTory Walker
Directed bySarah Walker
StarringAlana Boden
Skeet Ulrich
Deirdre Lovejoy
George Newbern
Anne Openshaw
Narrated byElizabeth Smart
Music byAlies Sluiter
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersAllison Berkley
Joseph Freed
Jonathan Koch
Steven Michaels
ProducerElizabeth Smart
Running time87 minutes
Original release
NetworkLifetime
ReleaseNovember 18, 2017 (2017-11-18)
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I Am Elizabeth Smart is a 2017 American crime television film that aired on Lifetime that detailed the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart. The film features Elizabeth Smart as the narrator and stars Alana Boden, Skeet Ulrich, Deirdre Lovejoy, George Newbern, and Anne Openshaw.[1] Smart's wraparound narration in the film was used to interrupt the events she endured, preventing the viewers from distancing themselves from the action.[2]

On January 14, 2018, a "Special Edition" of the TV movie was released, featuring interviews with Elizabeth Smart, Skeet Ulrich, and Deirdre Lovejoy. Smart watched the film once, and found the finished product so accurate that she did not want to watch it again.[3]

  1. ^ Saraiya, Sonia (November 17, 2017). "Lifetime's 'I Am Elizabeth Smart'". Variety. Archived from the original on November 26, 2017. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
  2. ^ Saraiya, Sonia (November 18, 2017). "TV Review: Lifetime's 'I Am Elizabeth Smart'". Variety. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  3. ^ Brayson, Johnny (November 20, 2017). "Why Even Elizabeth Smart Can't Watch The Lifetime Documentary About Her Kidnapping". Bustle. New York City: Bustle Media Group. Retrieved May 30, 2018.