15:17 to Paris

In the early evening of August 21, 2015, the world watched in stunnedsilence as the media reported a thwarted terrorist attack on Thalystrain number 9364 bound for Paris—an attempt prevented by three courageousyoung Americans traveling through Europe. “The 15:17 to Paris” followsthe course of the friends’ lives, from the struggles of childhoodthrough finding their footing in life, to the series of unlikely eventsleading up to the attack. Throughout the harrowing ordeal, theirfriendship never wavers, making it their greatest weapon and allowingthem to save the lives of the more than 500 passengers on board. Theheroic trio is comprised of Anthony Sadler, Oregon National GuardsmanAlek Skarlatos, and U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Spencer Stone, whoplay themselves in the film.