Search results
Abby Medaris
- David Crank, left, takes a selfie with John Smith, center, and his girlfriend Abby Medaris during the red carpet event before the premier of "Breakthrough" on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in Des Peres. The movie is based on the real life miracle in which Smith, then 14, drowned and was resuscitated, after nearly an hour without a pulse.
People also ask
Who plays John Smith in 'breakthrough' based on?
Is 'breakthrough' based on a true story?
What happened to John Smith in 'breakthrough'?
What is the story behind breakthrough?
Apr 12, 2019 · Yes. Our Breakthrough fact check confirms that John Smith was under water for approximately 15 minutes before rescuers, including Tommy Shine, found him on the rocky bottom of the lake and pulled him to the surface. John was in the frigid water for a total of more than 20 minutes.
Apr 25, 2023 · The 2019 Christian movie ‘ Breakthrough ‘ tells a similar story of a teenager named John Smith who miraculously recovered after being submerged in a frozen river for about 15 minutes. What is even more fascinating is that the film is based on John Allen Smith’s real-life experiences.
Apr 10, 2019 · Julie Jordan. Published on April 10, 2019 08:00AM EDT. John Smith believes in miracles. On Jan. 19, 2015, Smith, then 14, was playing with two friends out on the frozen Lake Sainte Louise in...
- Julie Jordan
- 2 min
Jan 19, 2020 · John said it was the place where the couple had their first kiss. John and Abby plan to get married in Missouri in October 2020. Plus, John said he continues to share his story as an...
- Anne Allred
Apr 12, 2019 · By Inside Edition Staff. Updated: 12:36 PM PDT, April 12, 2019. First Published: 11:06 AM PDT, April 12, 2019. John Smith fell into freezing water, and doctors thought he was dead — until his...
- 3 min
Apr 15, 2019 · New movie 'Breakthrough' (starring 'This Is Us' actress Chrissy Metz) tells the true story of Missouri teenager John Smith and his mother, Joyce Smith.
Apr 18, 2019 · John Smith, left, is interviewed by the media on the red carpet while accompanied by his girlfriend, Abby Medaris, before the premier of "Breakthrough" on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in...
