{"id":10756,"date":"2016-01-11T09:57:53","date_gmt":"2016-01-11T14:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/?p=10756"},"modified":"2016-01-11T09:57:53","modified_gmt":"2016-01-11T14:57:53","slug":"13-hours-a-true-story-of-faith-and-courage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/2016\/01\/13-hours-a-true-story-of-faith-and-courage.html","title":{"rendered":"13 Hours: A True Story of Faith and Courage"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201c<\/em>Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.\u201d Deuteronomy 31:6-8<\/em><\/p>\n

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,<\/em> based on a true story, depicts the courage and sacrifice of the men who fought to save the lives of their fellow American citizens in Benghazi against overwhelming forces. The soldiers knew they were entering into a doomed battle, but their honor and bravery committed them to protect as many lives possible.<\/p>\n

The exclusive featurette below shows the real-life heroes who found themselves in the Battle of Benghazi. The short video recounts what was most important to the soldiers as they faced battle \u2013 their faith, God and desire to do the right thing \u2013 despite knowing they may be sacrificing their lives.<\/p>\n

13 Hours<\/em> is directed by Michael Bay and stars John Krasinski, Max Martini, and Toby Stevens. It will be released in theaters on Friday, January 15th.<\/p>\n

For more on the movie, you can watch the full trailer<\/a>.<\/p>\n