Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
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Directed by | Joshua Weigel |
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Edited by | David Andalman |
Music by | Sean Johnson |
Production company | Peacetree Productions |
Distributed by | Angel Studios |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $8.5 million[1] |
Box office | $11.6 million[2] |
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot (also simply known as Possum Trot) is a 2024 American drama film directed by Joshua Weigel, and co-written by Rebekah Weigel. Actress and activist Letitia Wright serves as executive producer. The film was produced by Peachtree Productions and distributed by Angel Studios.
Plot
[edit]Inspired by a true story, the film follows Donna and Reverend Martin of Possum Trot, Texas as they ignite a fire in the hearts of their rural church to embrace kids in foster care that no one else would take in. By doing the impossible – adopting 77 children – this East Texas community proved that with determined love, the battle for America's most vulnerable can be won.
Cast
[edit]- Elizabeth Mitchell as Susan Ramsey
- Demetrius Grosse as Reverend Martin
- Nika King as Donna Martin
- Joshua Weigel as Pastor Mark
- Diaana Babnicova as Terri
Production
[edit]Filming took place in Macon, Georgia in the fall of 2022, with a budget of $8.5 million.[3] In February 2024, it was announced that Angel Studios acquired North American distribution rights to the film.[4]
Release
[edit]The film had an early fan release in theaters June 19, 2024, followed by a full theatrical release July 4, 2024.[5] In June 2024, Angel Studios announced they had entered into a partnership with the conservative media company The Daily Wire, co-founded by podcaster and author Ben Shapiro, to bring the film to theaters under their DailyWire+ brand.[5] Letitia Wright would later write that she had no control over The Daily Wire’s involvement in distributing the film, stating:
To be clear, after we completed the production of this film, Angel Studios were brought on board to handle its distribution and they later partnered with The Daily Wire. That was not my decision, and I was not given an update or made aware of this decision. I am in no way aligned or affiliated with The Daily Wire. I am thankful for all who want to positively champion this film and campaign to serve children. However, I do not condone using this beautiful film for divisive political purposes. That is not why I joined the project.[6]
Reception
[edit]Box office
[edit]In the United States and Canada, Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot was released alongside Despicable Me 4 and was projected to gross $4–6 million from 2,250 theaters in its opening weekend.[7] It made $3.1 million on its first weekend.[8][9]
Critical response
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 83% of 41 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7/10.[10] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film a rare average grade of "A+" on an A+ to F scale, while those polled by PostTrak gave the film a 94% positive score, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Fabian, Liz. "Casting call goes out for $8.5 million movie filming in Macon this fall". AOL. Verizon. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot – Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ Fabian, Liz (September 8, 2022). "Casting call goes out for $8.5 million movie filming in Macon this fall". AOL. Verizon. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ Lopez, Kristen (February 7, 2024). "Angel Studios Acquires Letitia Wright-Executive Produced 'Possum Trot' | Exclusive". TheWrap. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "DAILYWIRE+ AND ANGEL STUDIOS STRIKE DEAL FOR 'SOUND OF HOPE'". Angel Studios. June 14, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Carly (July 10, 2024). "Letitia Wright Says It "Was Not My Decision" to Have Daily Wire Distribute 'Sound of Hope'". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 2, 2024). "'Despicable Me 4' To Set Off Fireworks Over Independence Day Frame, Global Cume Bound For Potential $200M+ By Sunday – Box Office Preview". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 28, 2024). "'Despicable Me 4' Bounces Back To $120M 5-Day After Big Friday – Box Office Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Domestic 2024 Weekend 27". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
External links
[edit]- 2024 films
- 2024 drama films
- 2020s American films
- 2020s English-language films
- American drama films
- American films based on actual events
- Angel Studios films
- Drama films based on actual events
- Films about adoption
- Films about child abuse
- Films about Christianity
- Films set in Texas
- Films shot in Georgia (U.S. state)
- Foster care in the United States
- The Daily Wire films