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CREDITS: A Life That Matters Series

 

 

Joseph Steven Yang
Kyung Ho Lee

Ivan Basso
Jose Rodriguez

Betsy Cramer
Charlotte

Sonia Mari
Dr. Chandra Sahir

Jarad B. Mann
George

Tom Kaufman
Tom

Elizabeth Slater
Rene/Candy

Amanda Nugent
Dana/Shuga

Jackie Mah
Ji Sook Lee

Nicole Montano
Maria Rodriguez

Gilbert Chavarria
Older Sergio

Lindsay Macfarland
Blythe

Amy Dunton
Carolyn

Michael Bender
Michael

Mackenzie Holocomb
Hope

Rev. Oscar Anthony
Pastor Oscar

Rusty T. Rhodes
Writer, Producer & Director

Ruben F. Russ
Director of Photography

James Covell
Composer

Amanda Nugent
Producer

David P. Caruso
Trenton Waterson

Producers

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1st Unit

1st Assistant Director – Amanda Nugent
Production Manager – Trenton Waterson
Production Manager – David P. Caruso
Camera Operator – Ruben F. Russ
1st Assistant Camera – Jaxon Woods
Gaffer – David Navarro
Best Boy – Mickey Peterson
Key Grip – John Zivelonghi
Best Boy/Dolly Grip/Grip - Sarah Steinberg
Sound Mixer – Keith Garcia
Boom Operator – Paul Chamain-Rose
Makeup – Iris Abril
SFX Makeup – Kizuku Kitano
Assistant Makeup – Lauren Ernsdorf
Wardrobe Supervisor – Cecie Parker
Script Supervisor – Kathleen Edillor
Slate – Lizette Edillor
Assistant to Mr. Rhodes – Nancy Giertz
Wranglers:
     Scott Carver
     Cindy Carver
     Gary Rhodes
     Rolly Rhodes
     John Thomson
     Richard Myrick
     Cody Myrick
Post-Production Sound FX & Mix – Alan Holmes
Picture Editor – Rusty Rhodes

Production Assistants –
     Dani Borjon
     Joe Brown
     Hannah Brown
     Jamie Edillor
     Schuyler Edillor
     Christy Fleishauer
     Connie Fleishauer
     Karen Fleishauer
     Doug Folsom
     Michelle Kaufman
     Megan Kaufman
     Norma Rhodes
     Valerie Salinas
     Robert Savage

Property Master – Eddy French
Property Assistants – Nick French
Ted French
Set Design – Cindy Halbert
Construction – Rolly Rhodes
Catering/Craft Services – Raney Day Kitchen
Extras Casting – Norma Rhodes
Kara Rhodes
Comptroller – Jarrod Bell
Production Secretary – Leslie Fahsbender
Accountant – Lindy Brown
Story Board Artist – Byron Rhodes
Abundance Main Title – Eric Hann
Visual Effects/Titles – Jon Slagle/Creative ScreenWorks
Abundance Visual Effects – Emile Edwin Smith
Birthday Visual Effects – James Waterson & Jon Slagle
Casting – Beverly Holloway Casting

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Additional Footage

Camera Operator – Ruben F. Russ/Sarah Steinberg
1st Assistant Camera – Jaxon Woods
Assistant Camera – Sarah Steinberg
Gaffer – Erin Weller
Grip –
     Michael M. Phelan
     Richard D. Kim
Script Supervisor – Valerie Salinas
Slate – Christy Fleishauer
Sound Mixer – Tom Sanchez
Boom operator – Samantha Niemoeller
Makeup Artist – Kizuku Kitano
Hair Stylist – Tammy Marvin
Prop Master – Eddy French
Assistant to Mr. Rhodes – Nancy Giertz
2nd Unit Director of Photography – Jon Slagle
Production Assistants –
     Kip Berg
     Hannah Brown
     Joe Brown
     Connie Fleishauer
     Jean-Luc Slagle
Cow Wranglers –
     Scott Carver
     Gary Rhodes
     Rolly Rhodes
     Richard Myrick
     Cody Myrick
Craft Services – Kara Rhodes & Norma Rhodes
Catering – Leta Rhodes

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BREATHE CAST (In order of appearance)
Kyung Ho Lee – Joseph Steven Yang
Mrs. Olmstead - Sally Lawson
Patient Wife – Norma Rhodes
Stubborn Husband – Rusty Rhodes
Nerdy Girl – Taarna Long
Spell Judge – Leslie Fahsbender
Call Judge – Cedric Crawford
Jung Lee – Jesse Wang
Scared Worker – Kathleen Edillor
Young Kyung – Andrew Sohn
Young Kyung’s Mother – Hyangim Yoon
Smart Boy – Trevor Rhodes
Bell Judge – Drew Parker
Funny Cowboy – Gary Rhodes
Pastor Oscar – Rev. Oscar Anthony
Nervous Teacher – Ellie Gentry
Smart Boy’s Dad – Scott Rhodes
Nerdy Girl’s Parents – Lindsay and Marie Ono
Police Officer – Melvin Johnson
Ji Sook – Jackie Mah
Little Baby (Rose)- Robert Park

CHOICE CAST (In order of appearance)
Rough Boy – Garrett Greene
Scared Boy – Taylor Gray
Bobby – Cannon Jay Jose – Ivan Basso
Maria – Nicole Montano
Young Sergio – Frank Reygosa
Pastor Oscar – Rev. Oscar Anthony
Linda – Carlly Raney
Charlotte – Betsy Cramer
Realtors –
     Michelle Dokolas
     Alex Edillor
     John Giertz
     Karen Kounter
     TL Pratt
     Scott Rhodes
Manuel - Michael Domontay
Gang members –
     Robert Hall
     Luis Flores
     Jose Arizaga
     Gilbert Paz
     Ruben Rodriguez
     Eliseo Rodriguez
     Isidor Lopez
     David S. Carrisales
Older Sergio – Gilbert A. Chavarria
Pretty Girl – Claudia Rodriguez
Kyung Lee – Joseph Steven Yang
Ji Sook – Jackie Mah
Chandra Sahir – Sonia Mari
George – Jarad B. Mann
Rose Lee (2) – Yune Ha
Mother – Zonya Bradford
Jeremiah - Christian Bradford
Isaiah – Jonathan Bradford
Motorcycle riders –
     Robert Barrett
     Kip Berg 
     Jim Bowen 
     Scott Haynes 
     Chuck Hoyt 
     Danny Murphy
     Jim Melton 
     Leonard Mulholland 
     Randy Rodriquez 
     Mark Welch 
Older Jeremiah – Cebran Bradford
Older Isaiah – Henry Rufus
Older Bobby - Trevor Kirby
Nurse 1 – Pam Holubeck
Nurse 2 - Liz White
Nurse Voice 1 – Leslie Fahsbender
Nurse Voice 2 – Ellie Gentry

ABUNDANCE CAST (In order of appearance)
Blythe – Lindsay MacFarland
Beatrix – Robin Gwynne
Dr. Chandra Sahir – Sonia Mari
Naraka Sahir – Raj Maan
Ji Sook – Jackie Mah
Charlotte – Betsy Cramer
Georgeous Model – Christina Morris
Addicted Patient – Ulysses Braxton
Secretary – Amanda Nugent
Happy Woman – M. Annette Bridgman
Mover – Michael Hansen
Pastor Oscar – Rev. Oscar Anthony
Kyung – Joseph Steven Yang
George – Jarad B. Mann
Mother – Zonya Bradford
Isaiah – Christian Bradford
Jeremiah -- Jonathon Bradford
Maria – Nicole Montano
Sergio (13) – Frank Raygoza
Jose – Ivan Basso

STRANGER CAST (In order of appearance)
Carl – Ron Ransen
Jake – Jake Morris
Tom – Tom Kaufman
George – Jarad B. Mann
Carolyn – Amy Dunton
Michael – Michael Bender
Pastor Anderson – Jack Gilroy
Choir Director – Mark Kounter
Mousy Parishioner – Larry Kinsel
Usher 1 – Alan Holmes
Usher 2 – Gilbert C. Anthony
Nursery Attendant – Valerie Salinas
Pastor Oscar – Rev. Oscar Anthony
Mechanic – Jerry Boles
Denny Quintuplets:
     Alexis
     Juliana
     Julian
     Joshua
     Anthony

Mr. Bender’s stand-in – Nathaniel Hodel

BIRTHDAY CAST (In order of appearance)
Prostitute 1 – Cecie McClelland
Prostitute 2 – Iris Abril
Flirthing John – Marcus Dokolas
Shuga/Dana – Amanda Nugent
Lecherous – Kip Berg
Filthy – Mike Hudson
Candy/Rene – Elizabeth Slater
Hope – MacKenzie Holcomb
Chandra – Sonia Mari
George – Jarad B. Mann
Tom – Tom Kaufman
Chandra’s Children –
     Elliah Holguin
     Sasha Edillor
     Chance Crawford
     Madeline Johnson
     Paige Johnson
Blythe – Lindsay MacFarland
Pastor Oscar – Rev. Oscar Anthony
Maria – Nicole Montano
Mrs. Robinson – Kama Ruby
Judge – Rolly Rhodes
Mr. Payne – Mark Parker
Balif – Mike Forse
Bus Driver - Keith Cunningham Jr.
Ji Sook – Jackie Mah
Kyung – Joseph Steven Yang
Rose – Yune Ha
Jose – Ivan Basso
Waitress – Tami McMann
Luis – Rikk Cheshire
Heavy – Donald Bishop
Jeremiah & Isaiah Dad – Charles Jones
Older Isaiah - Cebron Bradford
Jeremiah & Isaiah’s Mom – Zonya Bradford
Older Bobby – Trevor Kirby
Beatrix – Robin Gwynne
Carolyn – Amy Dunton
Michael – Michael Bender
Connie – Connie Kaufman
Mrs. Olmstead – Sally Lawson

A SINCERE THANKS TO ALL OUR EXTRAS

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STUDY GUIDE AUTHORS
Raenett Kihlthau
Sondra Kounter
Tim Marvin
Katie McNamara
Leta Rhodes
Rusty Rhodes

STUDY GUIDE EDITOR
Katie McNamara

THANK YOU
Christina Adams
Hasan Hakak-Bachi
Matthew Ballard
Larry Bamber
Ed & Char Barger
Rev. Terry Barnett
Jarrod Bell
Steve Benlein
Kip Berg
Jannine Berry
Verla Brown
Barry & Rosetta Burgelin
Ted Burgess
Brian Buzby
Gary Chapman
Sharon Cage
Ken Carter
Elizabeth Conolly
Katherine Conolly
Tim Cox
Jim D’Amato
Joyce Dillingham
Whitney Earls
Jo Ellen Enriquez
Steve Fahsbender
Norm & Judi Fox
Ken Frech with Campus Crusade
Matt Gehrett
Shelley Getty
John Giertz
Shane & Leila Goslin
Nathan Guzman
Gina Hayden
Robert Hall
Linda Hanawalt
Michael Hansen
Don Harvey
Carmel Hicks
Debora Hill
Don Hodel
Dave Hook
Ms. Pamela Hooten
Marilyn Illingworth
Lindsey Johnson
Marcus Johnson
Melvin & Lisa Johnson
Eldon King
Leslie & Chris Knox
Karen Kounter
Tim & Sondra Kounter
Timmy Kounter
Lori LaBare
Bill Leuhe
Katy Long
Michael Long
Jason Loveless
Wylie Loveless
Carlie Machado
Annette Manning
Roger Mathey
Jim Melton
Kirk Milton
Miles Muzio
Debbie Peavler
Byron Rhodes
Gary & Brenda Rhodes
Jared Rhodes
Kara Rhodes
Wanda Rhodes
Ron & Alberta Rodes
Bonnie Shields
Kelly Sloan
Dave Solum
Rev. Rob Songer
Andrew & Kelsey Spradlin
Rev. Roger Spradlin
Cindy Turney
Derrick Warfel
Terry Wheeler
Rick & Pam Williamson
Rev. Larry Wood
Advanced Industrial Services
AlphaGraphics of Fresno
BBQ-4-U
Bill Ray Tiles
Black Sheep: Harley Davidson’s for Christ
City of Bakersfield
County of Kern Board of Trade
Byron’s Crunched Toyotas
Creative Screenworks
Carver Ranch
Crystal Cathedral. Garden Grove, CA
Dan Gammel RV, Bakersfield
Dewar’s
Fallgatter-Rhodes Insurance
Four Points Sheraton Bakersfield
Fresno Pacific University
Golden Empire Transit
Hansen’s Moving & Storage
Hasan’s
Here's Life Inner City
Hodel’s Country Dining
Innovative Concert Lighting
Kern County Juvenile Court
Love Inc.
The Majestic Fox Theater
Olive Knolls Celebration Choir
Olive Knolls Nazarene Church
OMS Choir Alumni
Pine Mountain Club
Restoration Village
Rosedale Bible Church
Rosewood Retirement Center
Standard School District
St. Peter’s Restoration Community Christian Ministries Angelic Choir
Valley Baptist Church
Watson Realty

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SPECIAL THANKS
Chrisley & Sharon Ballard
Matthew & Kambria Ballard
Cedric & Karen Crawford
Steve & Tyranie Caughran
Scott & Cindy Carver
CHC
Lucas & Anna Dobrzanski
John & Shelley Getty
Morris & Mary Jane Harvey
Don & Jayme Hodel
Oren & Loretta Ice
Tom & Connie Kaufman
Eldon & Patti King
Fred & Jeri Kloepper
Don & Jeannie Kuhns
Thomas & Janis Lockhard
Duwart Loveless
Rick & Tami McMann
Floyd & Carol Renfrow
Leta Rhodes
Norma Rhodes
Rolly & Claudia Rhodes
Jim Savage
Jon & Jana Slagle
Dr. Scott Wallace
Ed & Pennie Wood

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Post-Production Manager – Nancy Giertz

Port-a-john story adapted from
Made To Count
By Robert E. Reccord and Randy Singer
W Publishing Group
Thomas Nelson Publishing 2004

 

Camera Dollies by Chapman/Leonard
Studio Equipment, Inc.

AM Stock/Cameo Film Library

 

Breathe on Me Breath of God,
by Robert Jackson

Stranger
Written by Donald Lawrence
Courtesy of Meadowgreen Music

 

Filmed on location in Pine Mountain Club, Bakersfield and Glennville
In the County of Kern
In the Golden State of California

TELL THE STORY PRODUCTIONS, Inc.

CrossRhodes Partners II, L.P.

A LIFE THAT MATTERS
Copyright 2007

In memory of
OREN ICE

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