Fame was in the air Wednesday evening as the world premiere for "Big Miracle" rocked our Nation's Capital.

This "world premiere" was supposed to happen in Los Angeles, but the event, which benefitted T.A.P.S., became so huge in Washington, D.C., that the LAX soiree was cancelled.

And with big names, like Drew Barrymore and Vinessa Shaw, to first-timers showstoppers, like Ahmaogak Sweeney, the East Coast did not disappoint.

The movie is a true story (happened IRL in 1988) based around a small town in Alaska where "a news reporter (John Krasinski) recruits his ex-girlfriend (Drew) -- a Greenpeace volunteer -- on a campaign to save a family of gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle."

We give it two thumbs up! There are even some President Ronald Reagan and Tom Brokaw cameos. Definitely recommend.

"Big Miracle" World Premiere
Who: Drew Barrymore and her fiance, Will Kopelman; Actress Vinessa Shaw; Actor Ahmaogak Sweeney
What: World premiere of "Big Miracle"
When: Wednesday, Jan. 25
Where: AMC Loews Georgetown, Washington, D.C.; after-party at Sequoia restaurant on the Georgetown waterfront
Why: To benefit T.A.P.S., which was founded by Bonnie Carroll - who was featured in the film and played by Vinessa Shaw
More info: We think Ahmaogak Sweeney is a sweetheart. We met him, his dad and his sister. He is going to go far. Excellent young actor. And, Drew Barrymore was stunning. Afterward, she ate at Shake Shack. Yum!

About T.A.P.S.
Founded in 1994, T.A.P.S. has established itself as the front line resource to the families and loved ones of our military men and women. TAPS provides comfort and care through comprehensive services and programs including peer based emotional support, case work assistance, crisis intervention, and grief and trauma resources. Website: www.taps.org 

PHOTOS 

Photo: Actress Vinessa Shaw - wearing an Amanda Wakeley dress with Jimmy Choo shoes, Stephen Webster jewels and a Whiting & Davis clutch.

 
Photo: Glittarazzi Reader Mary Leschper with Actor Ahmaogak Sweeney and his sister (right). 

Photo: Drew Barrymore and her finance. (Drew was wearing a vintage Ports gown from 1961.)  Credit: Mark Wilkins, glittarazzi.com

Photo: Glittarazzi Reader Mary Leschper and Actress Vinessa Shaw -- she plays Bonnie Carroll, the founder of T.A.P.S.,  in "Big Miracle."

Photo: Glittarazzi Co-founders Ali Lewis (left) and Kelly Ann Collins at Loews Theater in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., for "Big Miracle" premiere. Credit: Mark Wilkins, glittarazzi.com
 

 BIG MIRACLE Red Carpet Gala Special Screening

January 25, 2012 | Washington, DC 
6PM Red Carpet | 7PM Film | 9PM Private After Party with Cast

Telos
& the Big Miracle Host Committee
cordially invite you to attend the Gala Special Screening
of
Universal Pictures' and Working Title's
BIG MIRACLE
to benefit the
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Wednesday, January 25^th, 2012

Red Carpet 6:00 PM | FILM 7:00 PM
AMC Loews Georgetown
3111 K Street NW  Washington DC 
Immediately followed by a 
Private Party
9:00 PM
Sequoia
3000 K Street, Washington Harbour