Judith Ann Miller was born and raised in Spencer, West Virginia.  She is the daughter of Bill and Barbara Kincaid, wife of Garlan E. Miller, and mother of a daughter, Elliot, and a son, Andrew. She is an alumna of West Virginia University and has taught school in Roane County for more than twenty years.

 

Judy, or Jude, began researching the story of Mary Draper Ingles in 2002 as a response to feelings brought on by the 9-11 tragedies. The study of people who exhibited faith, courage, and perseverance in times of great adversity was reassuring. She wrote the screenplay that summer. JTB, Jude's True Blue Limited Partnership, was established and Digital Vision Works, LLC. of Dunbar was brought in for technical expertise in cinematography, sound, and editing. Filming of The Captives began in March 2003 and final scenes were completed in May 2004.

Eric Lilly is the artist responsible for videography and editing for The Captives. To Eric, the image gathering device (the camera) is just a tool to help you tell your story. Whether it is an Arriflex motion picture camera or a one-use disposable still camera, it doesn't matter much to him. He'll ask, "Is the reality inside the frame telling the story you want told?" Eric has the skills and artistic sense to capture the images and tell a great story.

Marc Adams adds his technical and communication skills to the DVW team and plays the role of Colonel Patton in The Captives.

Ronn Smith has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communications As a production technician, he brings a wide range of skills to a project due to his work in hundreds of film and video productions. His experience results in quality sound despite extensive on-location shooting (often in less than optimal conditions). Fortunately, Ronn is "Always looking for a challenge."

Sarah (sjtoughgirl@msn.com)and Elliot (elliotlowe@hotmail.com) live in New York, where they continue to develop their acting skills. They are both from the small town of Spencer, West Virginia. Before The Captives, they last worked together as Roxie and Velma in The Hotchkiss Summer Theatre stage production of Chicago. Each has a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts. Sarah graduated from Ohio University and Elliot from Stephens College in Missouri.

Prologue and Epilogue

Narrator

Emily Westfall

Grace Westfall

Jordan Kincaid

The Raid on Draper’s Meadows

Marc Adams

Andrew Chidester 

Paul Sotomayor       

Josh Zdanek

Okey E. Simmons

Justin Ashley

Susan Greathouse

Shawnee Men and Boys 

Scott Schmitt

Casey Smith

Robert Underwood

Xavier Underwood-Pemberton

Shawnee Women and Girls

Caroline Frum

Katie Garrett

Rescue

Reunion 

Okey E. Simmons

Desiree

Ashley’s Horse Services, Arnoldsburg, WV

Eric Lilly of Digital Vision Works 

Costumes

Consultants

Jerri Greathouse

Jackson Greathouse

Chad Kucherawy

Makeup Artists

Elliot Lowe Miller

Gina Taglienti

Janet and Jay Starcher

Eric Fisher and Billy Foster

Donna Hardman

Richard Lance

Jack Lund

Jacqueline Miller

Rob Miller

Russell Moore

Frank Tucker

Terry Williams

Prickett’s Fort Memorial Foundation

Thanks to The West Virginia Museum of Culture and History  for  allowing us to film the clock owned by Will and Mary Ingles.

Charles Fork Lake – Spencer, West Virginia

The McIntosh Mansion – Spencer, West Virginia