“Just Let Go” is a gripping movie that demonstrates the power of forgiveness. It stars Henry Ian Cusick as Chris Williams, a husband and father who loses three children and his wife in a car accident caused by a drunken driver. The film is based on a true story.
Curtis Wright is the juvenile driver, who drinks vodka and then heads out on the road. Chris Williams winds up in the hospital with a serious back injury, and so does his son, Sammy. The only other surviving member of the family is Chris’s son, Michael. Chris is a pastor, and although he goes through great anguish, he also remembers he has preached to “love your enemies.” While the prosecuting attorney wants to go after Curtis Wright and try him as an adult, Chris is not so sure that is the right way to handle the situation. He keeps remembering three words he heard when the crash took place: “Just let go.” Can he actually do that? Can he forgive the young man responsible for the death of his wife, unborn child, and son and daughter? He also receives medical bills for up to $75,000. How will he pay that? His own mother wants him to sue the drunk driver for all he can get. The scenes of Chris remembering his family — his wife Michelle catching a firefly, his daughter Anna learning to ride a bike, his son Ben skateboarding — are powerful.
Chris is a strong example of a man who forgives, despite his great personal pain. We are pleased to award this movie our “Faith-Friendly” Seal for ages 12 and older.