Private Project

Peace River

Peace River is the story of Casey Shane, a fifth-generation New Mexico Rancher, who is raised by his Grandfather, Bo Shane, a WWII vet, who pours his life’s love and wisdom into Casey. Learning the ways of the Cowboy alongside his childhood friend, Maria Martinez, Casey is a championship-caliber bull rider. Casey and Maria form a romantic bond before Casey enlists in the U.S. Army and joins the elite Special Forces.

Immediately following the events of September 11, 2001, Casey is deployed to Afghanistan where he fights alongside the Northern Alliance when wounded. Returning home, crushed by War and Personal Loss, Casey must draw on the Cowboy Way and a profound Faith in Christ to recover the Will to Live and the Love of his Life.

  • Douglas James Vail
    Director
    40: The Temptation of Christ
  • Benjamin Jones
    Writer
  • Benjamin Jones
    Producer
  • Margaret Jones
    Producer
  • Douglas James Vail
    Producer
    40: The Temptation of Christ
  • Chase Garland
    Key Cast
    "Casey Shane"
  • Jessica Nunez-Wood
    Key Cast
    "Maria Martinez"
  • Benjamin Jones
    Key Cast
    "Bo Shane"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Faith, Drama, Romance, Western
  • Runtime:
    2 hours 15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 9, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Fathom Event
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: Theatrical
Director Biography - Douglas James Vail

Douglas James Vail makes films to Glorify God. Married to a nurse on the frontlines and father to an adoring daughter, Douglas has made a career out of telling stories, inspiring faith, fellowship, and communicating the human experience in all its trials and triumph through motion pictures.

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Director Statement

The priority of Peace River is to explore the virtues of an American, the rugged grit of a Cowboy, the faith of a nation, while honoring those who served throughout American History. We honor America and our Military as we attempt to tell this hard-hitting story about faith, mentorship, redemption, PTSD and love. It is our hope that Peace River tugs at your heart-strings, awakens your senses, strengthens your gratitude and deepens your soul.