Identity Theft: The Michelle Brown Story (2004) (TV)

Director:

Robert Dornhelm

Writer (WGA):

Deena Goldstone (written by)

Release Date:

1 November 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Inspired by the true story of a woman's battle to regain her identity

Plot:

The true story of Michelle Brown who has her identity stolen and $50,000 purchased under her name.

Cast

Kimberly Williams-Paisley	...	Michelle Brown
Carter Burns	...	Boy Student
Jason London	...	Justin
Annabella Sciorra	...	Connie Volkos
Stephen Strachan	...	Barry Knowland
Jennifer D'Ball	...	Salesperson
Scott Arnold	...	Gorgeous Guy
Stacey Zurburg	...	Gorgeous Woman
Kathryn Kerbes	...	Gretchen
Clare Lapinskie	...	Christine
Patrick Creery	...	Peter
Peter Strand Rumpel	...	Computer Delivery Man
Reamonn Joshee	...	Pizza Delivery Man
Andrew Krivanek	...	Desk Sergeant
Mohini Cox	...	Bored Employee #1

Also Known As:

Identity Theft (UK)
Ma vie volée (Canada: French title)

Runtime:

120 min (including commercials)

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:M | Netherlands:6

Filming Locations:

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Company:

Alberta Film Entertainment

Trivia:

Based on the true story of Michelle Brown, whose testimony in July of 2000 on Capitol Hill signed the bill HR 1731 for tougher penalties against identity theft.

Goofs:

Continuity: The position of the for sale sign in front of the house.

A Must-See

Michelle Brown (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) has the perfect life - a wonderful job, a wonderful boyfriend, and she just bought the dream house she's been waiting for her entire life. But when she gives away all of her personal information to a depressed drug user in need of money named Connie (Annabella Sciorra), her entire life falls apart.

I absolutely loved this TV movie. It's full of suspense and emotional scenes, but more importantly, it's full of truth. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the nation - every 6 minutes, someone's identity is stolen. The fact that the movie was based on a true story makes it all the more scary, and you have to be prepared for reality to slap you in the face.

It's a big eye-opener. You can also learn a lot from this movie: What to do if it happens to you, etc.

"Identity Theft: The Michelle Brown Story" aired last night, but if you missed it and have the opportunity to see it again, I highly recommend that you do.