ONE Compelling Picture presents · A Sidney Bryant film
Because You Answered
Trapped in an overturned vehicle, Athena Gracen finds a lifeline in 911 dispatcher Cathy Willows. Their connection becomes a conversation about family, regret and faith.
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2025 · 1h 55m · Drama
Synopsis
Athena Gracen finds herself in a nightmare: trapped in a mangled, overturned vehicle, her heart racing as she tries to make sense of the chaos around her.
Her only connection to the world is a broken phone and 911 dispatcher Cathy Willows. As the night stretches on, their call becomes a conversation about family, regret and faith that changes them both.
Cast
Sonya Moore-Roper
as Athena Gracen
Dustilynn Vaughan
as Cathy Willows
Kelsey Corbitt
as May Gracen
Alaina Bagwell
as Toni Willows
Kenneth Spence
as Howie Risco
Charlene Moore
as Judy
Jordan Peach
as Josh
Melvin Williams
as Bernard
Filmmakers
Sidney D. Bryant Sr.
Writer / Director
Bryce Carver
Executive Producer
Kia L. Bryant
Producer
Sonya Newson
Producer
Kelvin Brockington
Director of Photography
Kelsey Corbit
Cinematographer
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