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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.

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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