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Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot

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Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJoshua Weigel
Written by
  • Joshua Weigel
  • Rebekah Weigel
Produced by
  • Joshua Weigel
  • Rebekah Weigel
Starring
Cinematography
  • Benji Bakshi
  • Sean Patrick Kirby
Edited byDavid Andalman
Music bySean Johnson
Production
company
Peacetree Productions
Distributed byAngel Studios
Release date
  • July 4, 2024 (2024-07-04)
Running time
129 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$8.5 million[1]
Box office$11.7 million[2][3]

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 Peacetree Productions and distributed by Angel Studios.

Plot

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Inspired by a true story, the film follows Donna and Reverend Martin of Possum Trot, Texas, and their tiny church in East Texas who inspire 22 families to adopt 77 children from the local foster system. This ignites a movement for vulnerable children in foster care.

Cast

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Production

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Filming took place in Macon, Georgia in the fall of 2022, with a budget of $8.5 million.[4] In February 2024, it was announced that Angel Studios acquired North American distribution rights to the film.[5]

Release

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The film had an early release in theaters exclusively on June 19, 2024, followed by a full theatrical release on July 4, 2024.[6] In June 2024, Angel Studios announced they had entered into a marketing partnership with the conservative media company The Daily Wire, co-founded by podcaster and author Ben Shapiro.[6]

Reception

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Box office

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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

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot – Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  3. ^ "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Lopez, Kristen (February 7, 2024). "Angel Studios Acquires Letitia Wright-Executive Produced 'Possum Trot' | Exclusive". TheWrap. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "DAILYWIRE+ AND ANGEL STUDIOS STRIKE DEAL FOR 'SOUND OF HOPE'". Angel Studios. June 14, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Domestic 2024 Weekend 27". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
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