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[email protected] ‘90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN’ LANDS DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH SAMUEL GOLDWYN FILMS Incredible True Story of Don Piper’s Death, Heavenly Experience and Return Features Hayden Christensen and Kate Bosworth ATLANTA, Jul 7, 2015 – 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN—the stirring story of Don Piper, who died in an accident, experienced heaven and returned to face severe physical, emotional and spiritual challenges—has landed a distribution deal with Samuel Goldwyn Films. The faith film is based on Piper’s New York Times best-selling book of the same name with more than 7 million copies sold and premieres in 800 theaters across the country Friday, Sept. 11, 2015. 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN is presented by Giving Films and stars Hayden Christensen (STAR WARS) and Kate Bosworth (SUPERMAN RETURNS) as Don and Eva Piper. It is directed by Michael Polish (THE ASTRONAUT FARMER). ‘90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN’ TRAILER “We formed Giving Films to tell quality faith-friendly stories with top production values,” said Giving Films founder Rick Jackson, one of the movie’s producers. “To partner with Samuel Goldwyn Films on the distribution is a welcome extension of our drive for quality.” In addition to producing quality faith films, Giving Films has committed to funneling 100 percent of profits to charities. Samuel Goldwyn Films is a major independent producer and distributor of theatrical films and documentaries. Among its extensive catalogue are such faith favorites as FIREPROOF, OCTOBER BABY and AMAZING GRACE. “90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN tells the story of a man holding on to what he knows to be true in the midst of great physical and emotional trials,” said Meyer Gottlieb, president of Samuel Goldwyn Films.