Alone at Dawn: The Valor of John Chapman

Production Details

Title: Alone At Dawn

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: November 3

Filming Location: Maryland

Producer: Brian Grazer

Director: Ron Howard

Synopsis: In the predawn hours of March 4, 2002, just below the 10,469-foot peak of a mountain in eastern Afghanistan, a fierce battle raged. Outnumbered by Al Qaeda fighters, Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman and a handful of Navy SEALs struggled to take the summit in a desperate bid to find a lost teammate. Chapman, leading the charge, was gravely wounded in the initial assault. Believing he was dead, his SEAL leader ordered a retreat. Chapman regained consciousness alone, with the enemy closing in on three sides. John Chapman’s subsequent display of incredible valor — first saving the lives of his SEAL teammates and then, knowing he was mortally wounded, single-handedly engaging two dozen hardened fighters to save the lives of an incoming rescue squad — posthumously earned him the Medal of Honor. Chapman is the first airman in nearly fifty years to be given the distinction reserved for America’s greatest heroes. Alone at Dawn is also a behind-the-scenes look at the Air Force Combat Controllers: the world’s deadliest and most versatile special operations force, whose members must not only exceed the qualifications of Navy SEAL and Army Delta Force teams but also act with sharp decisiveness and deft precision — even in the face of life-threatening danger.

Production Companies

Imagine Entertainment

150 S. El Camino Dr., Suite 100
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
120 Wall St. 16th Floor
New York, NY 10005

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Focused Leo Productions LLC

150 S. El Camino Dr., Suite 100
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
120 Wall St. 16th Floor
New York, NY 10005

imaginejobs@imagine-entertainment.com
Amazon MGM Studios

9336 W. Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

310-573-2305
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About Alone At Dawn

Alone at Dawn recounts the true story of Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman during a battle in Afghanistan on March 4, 2002. Faced with overwhelming odds against Al Qaeda fighters, Chapman fought valiantly to rescue his teammates, demonstrating exceptional courage despite sustaining severe injuries. His actions, including engaging enemy forces single-handedly, ultimately led to him receiving the Medal of Honor posthumously. This film also highlights the rigorous training and responsibilities of Air Force Combat Controllers, who are among the most skilled special operations forces. The narrative sheds light on their critical role in high-stakes missions and the unyielding resolve required to operate under immense pressure.