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The True Life Story - Soul on Fire

The story centers on the true events of nine-year-old John O'Leary, a St. Louis native who suffers a devastating accident involving a gasoline explosion in his family's garage, resulting in severe burns covering 100% of his body and giving him only a 1% chance of survival.

Against all odds, John embarks on a miraculous path to recovery, drawing strength from his family's unwavering support, his deep faith, the compassion of his community, and an inspiring encounter with his idol, legendary Baseball Hall of Fame announcer Jack Buck (portrayed by William H. Macy).

Transformed by gratitude for his second chance at life and the challenges he overcomes, the adult John (played by Joel Courtney) becomes a motivational speaker who inspires millions to embrace courage, purpose, and extraordinary living.

Soul on Fire is a 2025 American biographical drama film directed by Sean McNamara and written by Gregory Poirier, based on John O'Leary's 2016 bestselling memoir On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life.

The film stars John Corbett as John's father Denny, Stephanie Szostak as his mother Susan, and others, and is scheduled for theatrical release in the United States on October 10, 2025, by Sony Pictures' Affirm Films.

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