Almighty Zeus
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| Directed by | Chris Soriano |
| Written by | Chris Soriano |
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| Cinematography | Nathaniel Regier |
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| Distributed by | TriCoast Worldwide |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Almighty Zeus is a 2022 action film written and directed by Chris Soriano. The film stars Soriano, Michael D'Aguilar, Peter Laboy and Ari Huber.
Plot[edit]
A young boxer saves an elderly person from being attacked and goes viral as a result.
Cast[edit]
- Chris Soriano
- Michael D'Aguilar
- Peter Laboy
- Ari Huber
- Kimberly Ransom
- Miguel Matos
- Tenzin Dhondup
- Aryana Hamzehloo
Production[edit]
Soriano is the film's director, writer and star.[1] The film was inspired by anti-Asian hate crimes.[2][3] Manny Pacquiao is an executive producer on the film.[4] Soriano said Pacquiao's involvement became a reality after he contacted him on Instagram.[5] Principal photography took place during the COVID-19 pandemic[6][7] in San Diego.[8] The entire film was completed in 90 days.[9]
Release[edit]
The film had a limited theatrical release on December 2, 2022 and was distributed by TriCoast Worldwide.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ^ Curry, Kai (2021-08-19). "Zeus steps into the ring with anti-Asian hate". Northwest Asian Weekly. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ Hellberg, Tessa Hayley (2022-11-24). "Exclusive: Chris Soriano And Miguel Matos Open Up About Tackling Asian Hate In "Almighty Zeus"". TheThings. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ Film raises awareness on Asian hate crimes. CNN Philippines. 2022-11-09. Archived from the original on 2022-12-29. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ De Pacina, Michelle (2022-11-28). "Manny Pacquiao produces film 'Almighty Zeus' tackling anti-Asian hate crimes". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ Coddon, David L. (2022-12-01). "Arts & Culture Newsletter: To get 'Almighty Zeus' to the big screen, it definitely took a village". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ "Pacquiao Releases Movie About Anti-Asian Hate Crimes". Rafu Shimpo. 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ Bagaoisan, Anjo (2020-08-10). "Fil-Am-directed film on gangs to highlight US racism against Asian Americans amid COVID-19". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ "'Almighty Zeus'". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ Baylon, Ferry (2022-12-11). "Manny Pacquiao produced film fights anti-Asian hate". AsAmNews. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ Cruz, Dana (2022-11-02). "Manny Pacquiao set to release movie on Asian hate crimes 'Almighty Zeus'". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ "Manny Pacquiao movie against Asian hate crimes to be released in U.S. theaters". MSN. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
