

Based on the journal entries of Rachel Joy Scott, the first student killed in the Columbine High School shooting in 1999.
Acting
McLain's wide-eyed sincerity carries the whole thing.
Production
Shot in actual Columbine area — locals were NOT happy.

Director
Brian Baugh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released into the 'God's Not Dead' cinematic universe boom, this rode the wave of faith-based films targeting teen church crowds with tragedy-as-testimony.
Rachel's real family consulted heavily; her brother Craig, who survived the library, refused involvement and publicly criticized the film's accuracy.