Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
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| 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 |
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| Distributed by | Angel Studios |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $8.5 million[3] |
| Box office | $6.7 million[4] |
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.
Plot[edit]
Inspired by a true story, the film follows Donna & 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.[5] In February 2024, it was announced that Angel Studios acquired North American distribution rights to the film.[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 is projected to gross $4-6 million from 2,250 theaters in its opening weekend.[7] The film made $3.1 million on its first day and $1 million on its second.[8]
Critical response[edit]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 81% of 31 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.2/10.[9] 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]
- ^ "DailyWire+ Strikes Deal With Angel Studios For 'Sound Of Hope'; Get Showtimes Now". The Daily Wire. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ Bond, Paul. "Studio Behind 'Sound of Freedom' Teams With Daily Wire for Second 'Anthology' Film About Children in Need". Newsweek. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ 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 July 8, 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
