Drew Barrymore with her fiancé, Will Kopelman. His father, Arie, is a former head of Chanel, but Barrymore is not wearing a Chanel dress. Photograph by Jeff Martin
Drew Barrymore at the “Big Miracle” screening. She was one of only a handful of cast members who showed up for the Washington event. Photograph by Jeff Martin
Barrymore’s much-talked-about diamond engagement ring. Photograph by Jeff Martin
Vinessa Shaw, who plays Bonnie Carroll in “Big Miracle.” Photograph by Jeff Martin
Vinessa Shaw with Bonnie Carroll, the founder of TAPS. The evening’s screening and after-party benefited her organization. Photograph by Jeff Martin
Ahmaogak Sweeney, a young actor from Anchorage, AK, who plays Nathan in the film. Photograph by Jeff Martin
“Big Miracle” director Ken Kwapis, who has family in Washington. His cousin is Georgetown-based venture capitalist Jonathan Silver. Photograph by Jeff Martin
Salmon infused with Asian flavors from chef Robert Wiedmaier served at the party. Photograph by Jeff Martin
The team in the kitchen working with hundreds of pounds of salmon and cod shipped in from Alaska: Will Morris of Brasserie Beck, Brian McBride, Paul Stearman from Marcel’s, and Robert Wiedmaier. Photograph by Jeff Martin
Sequoia before the 1,400 after-party guests arrived. Photograph by Jeff Martin
Hannah, Sally, Craig, and Zach Wolf. Photograph by Jeff Martin
The dress code for the party was “Alaska casual.” David Berlin and Maddy Roth obliged. Photograph by Jeff Martin
Eric Pulkinen (Air Force) with his wife, Becki. Photograph by Jeff Martin
Director Ken Kwapis with Cindy Lowry, the Greenpeace activist portrayed by Drew Barrymore in “Big Miracle.” Photograph by Jeff Martin
