Left for Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story
Program Details
A story of courage and determination.
In 2006, 17-year-old Ashley Reeves is left for dead in the woods following a brutal attack. After spending 30 horrific hours in the cold, gravely wounded, lying in the dirt, and paralyzed, the police find her alive. Her injuries are so severe that she must relearn how to walk and talk.
With no memory of what happened, she begins a long and painful recovery while searching her shattered memory to unlock the mystery of who did this to her. Left for Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story is the harrowing true account of an ordinary teenage girl who had to fight for her life three times—first in the woods, then in the hospital, and finally in court.
The movie stars Anwen O’Driscoll (October Faction, American Gods) as Ashley and Jennie Garth (Beverly Hills, 90210, What I Like About You) as her mother, Michelle Reeves. Gloria Ui Young Kim directs from a script written by Christina Welsh.
Awards
Canadian Screen Awards 2022
Best Lead Actress, TV Movie nominee (Jennie Garth)
Best Direction, TV Movie nominee (Gloria Ui Young Kim)
Best Writing, TV Movie nominee (Christina Welsh)
