Esai Morales, Roselyn Sanchez and Cameron Arnett star in \u2018Live Like That\u2019. Image courtesy of AFFIRM Films.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cLive Like That\u201d is based on an inspiring true story about a family whose faith is tested by an unimaginable loss, and what they choose to do next. In the midst of grief, they make a surprising decision. Instead of responding with anger, they choose forgiveness and set out to help heal a divided community. What begins as private heartbreak becomes a broader movement of hope and connection, showing how faith, love, and unity can bring light even to the darkest moments. \u201cLive\u00a0 Like That\u201d is written and directed by Dito Montiel and produced by Javier Chapa.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a deeply moving story about forgiveness and the kind of love that can transform a family and community,\u201d said producer Javier Chapa. \u201cIt speaks to the healing power of faith, and we are\u00a0 proud to partner with AFFIRM Films to bring this remarkable true story to audiences worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLive Like That\u201d stars Esai Morales (\u201cMission: Impossible \u2013 The Final Reckoning\u201d), Roselyn Sanchez\u00a0 (\u201cAct of Valor\u201d), Cameron Arnett (\u201cThe Forge\u201d), Ian Casselberry (\u201cThe Odyssey\u201d), Richard Cabral (\u201cEnd of\u00a0 Watch\u201d), Carlos Pratts (\u201cMcFarland, USA\u201d), and Jesse Garcia (\u201cFlamin\u2019 Hot\u201d).<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2019Live Like That\u2019 is a story that invites audiences to reflect on the importance of unity, grace, and the people who lift us during life\u2019s most difficult moments,\u201d said Head of AFFIRM Films, Rich Peluso.\u00a0 \u201cWe are proud to bring this film to theaters and share its message of enduring hope and the power\u00a0 of faith.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat drew me to this story was how deeply real and emotionally honest it felt. Live Like That <\/em>is about a family facing devastating loss, but it\u2019s also about resilience and the choice to bring light into darkness. That emotional truth is what made me want to tell this story,\u201d said director Dito Montiel.<\/p>\n\u201cLive Like That\u201d will release Feb. 26, 2027 from Sony AFFIRM Films and Mucho Mas Media.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A young man\u2019s legacy brings a town together in \u201cLive Like That,\u201d an upcoming film from Sony AFFIRM and Mucho Mas Media. The movie, based on a true story and starring Esai Morales, Roselyn Sanchez and Cameron Arnett, will release exclusively in theaters nationwide on Feb. 26, 2027. \u201cLive Like That\u201d is based on an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2815,"featured_media":11842,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[45,3886,3880,3877,3889,3883],"class_list":["post-11803","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-movies","tag-affirm-films","tag-cameron-arnett","tag-esai-morales","tag-live-like-that","tag-mucho-mas-media","tag-roselyn-sanchez"],"yoast_head":"\n
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