Taken from January's Decision magazine, published by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA, in part):

"The movie adaptation of the bestselling book 'Unbroken' ends prior to the Louis Zamprini's conversion to Christ and only hints at his later faith. Directed by Angeline Jolie, 'Unbroken' opened in theatres Christmas Day after a long-awaited run-up.

"Zamperini won fame in the 1936 Olympics as a track athlete. During World War II, he and another airman survived a plane crash at sea and then 47 days in a raft. Zamperini then spent more than two tortuous years as a Japanese war prisoner.

"Angry and tormented after the war, Zamperini numbed himself with alcohol until the day of his conversion in 1949 at a Billy Graham Crusade in Los Angeles. He spent the rest of his life inspiring Christian hope in young people and others.

"Days before Zamperini's death last summer, Jolie pulled out her laptop and showed him a rough-cut version of the movie from his hospital bed. Jolie and Zamperini had forged a friendship in the months leading up to the filming, causing Jolie to choke back tears as she recalled his grandfatherly way during a later interview with 'Variety' magazine."

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An inset in the article says, "BGEA has produced a new program, 'Louis Samperini:  Captured by Grace', which tells of Zamperini's conversion to Christ. Go to billygraham.tv to watch online. Or receive a DVD copy for a donation to BGEA through February 1, while supplies last:  billygraham.org/unbroken."

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