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
Inspired by a true story, the film follows Donna and Reverend Martin of Possum Trot, Texas.
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
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
Box office
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
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]
