In time for Lenten season, HBO premieres the true to life story of Bruce Murakami in "Crossroads: A Story of Forgiveness" tonight (March 18) at 9.

On that fateful Nov. 16, 1998 afternoon in Tampa, Florida, Bruce Murakami (Dean Cain, "Lois & Clark") learns that his wife, Cindy, and daughter, Chelsea were involved in a horrendous car accident which claimed both their lives. Convinced that his wife was in no way at fault for what happened, an enraged Bruce focused on clearing his wife’s reputation and bringing the guilty driver to face the legal consequences of his actions.

Bruce soon discovers that the fatal encounter was a result of a reckless street race staged by teenagers. The identity of the driver at fault finally emerged. A 17-year-old Justin Gutierrez (Shiloh Fernandez, "Jericho") now faces charges that could put him away for as long as 30 years.

But when the case is finally heard in court, Bruce’s powerful desire for revenge is suddenly replaced by an equally powerful desire to transform his tragic loss into something positive. Despite initial objections of his sons Brody (Landon Liboiron) and Josh (Ryan Kennedy), Bruce knew that there was only a solitary act that could save not only his sanity, but countless lives as well. He forgave Justin. Forging an unlikely alliance with the young man who killed his wife and daughter, Bruce and Justin begin speaking together at high school assemblies, delivering a powerful message of forgiveness and driving responsibly.