A stage adaptation of “The Hiding Place,” which tells the remarkable story of Corrie ten Boom and her courageous family during the horrors of World War II, will hit the big screen, reaching a nationwide audience with the message of hospitality, forgiveness and unwavering faith.
The play, adapted from ten Boom’s memoir for the stage by A. S. Peterson and directed by Matt Logan, was filmed live for cinema audiences at the Soli Deo Center in Nashville, Tennessee, during a four-week run to sold-out audiences in 2022. And next month, it will hit theaters for three nights only.
“The Hiding Place” follows ten Boom and her family, including her father, Casper, and her sister, Betsie, as they quietly resist the evils carried out by the Third Reich in 1940s Holland, fueled by their love of God and their neighbor.
In an interview with The Christian Post, Peterson said “The Hiding Place” is more than a historical tale set against the backdrop of World War II; it’s a timely story that speaks to the human heart, encouraging viewers to confront their own choices, beliefs and capacity for love and forgiveness.
Just as Corrie ten Boom’s journey unfolded through hidden obedience, the play urges viewers to find courage and faith in their own lives, ready to face any crossroads that may come their way.
“The Hiding Place” will show in select North American theaters Aug. 3 and Aug. 5.