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Movie about Roanoke officer almost killed in line of duty premieres in Christiansburg

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CHRISTIANSBURG (WSLS 10) - The story of a former Roanoke police officer who was nearly killed in the line of duty is being told Tuesday in the New River Valley.

The movie "Badge of Faith" follows the life of officer Bryan Lawrence. He was paralyzed from the neck down back in 2008 while chasing two fugitives, and has since been working to recover.

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The movie was screened at the Regal New River Valley Theater in Christiansburg Tuesday. It was brought there by the Christiansburg Police Department's Citizen Support Group.

"Badge of Faith" also screened earlier this year at the Grandin Theater in Roanoke.