![]() ![]() ![]() Carey and composer Joe Trapanese, to create the moving song “Hold the Light.” For the movie, he teamed up with Bon Iver’s S. Dierks is hailed by the Prescott and firefighting community for his concert to benefit the families of the fallen Hotshots. Thank you to country superstar Dierks Bentley who also made time for interviews. (By the way, Jeff and his real life band the Abiders also make good music, ) ![]() And the Oscar winning actor even sings in the movie with Duane’s real life band (Rusty Pistols Cowboy Band) in the re-creation of a bar scene. Multi-talented Jeff Bridges is also very convincing in his role as Duane Steinbrink, a former Prescott fire chief. Jennifer Connelly is a great casting match as Josh's on screen wife Amanda Marsh. Josh is the perfect choice for the role, tapping into his real life firefighting experience when he was in his 20’s - on the lines as a volunteer in the Prescott area. Brendan, (pictured above left) a creative consultant on the movie is played by Miles Teller. Miles who is pictured above right with actor Taylor Kitch gives a superb performance. And Josh Brolin as the Hotshots' leader is powerful. ![]() It was a honor to interview not only the cast, but Brendan McDonough, the sole survivor. So much so that the emotionally powerful film will have you on the edge of your seat. Go see it - if for one reason alone - that you’ll leave with a powerful “walk in their shoes” understanding of what the Navy Seal of firefighters face in the most dangerous part of a fast spreading wildland fire.ĭirector Joseph Kosinski and his team dramatically recreate the danger. Go see " Only the Brave." It’s the movie based on the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots from Prescott, AZ, who tragically died in the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013. ![]()
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