Legacy Report
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2015
Freetown
From the director of The Saratov Approach and the producer of Saints and Soldiers
From the director of The Saratov Approach and the producer of Saints and Soldiers
Inspired by true events, Freetown tells the powerful story of faith and forgiveness during the brutal Sierra Leone civil war. The film brings the experience of missionaries to life for audiences around the world, opening hearts, building bridges, and inspiring conversations across cultures and continents.
Theatrical release. 180 screens across the U.S. Box office revenue of $500,000. Opened on 180 screens, significantly up from The Saratov Approach's 22-screen opening.
Streaming and broadcast. Available on Starz Encore, Prime Video, Apple TV, and Living Scriptures. Starz / Encore three-year deal, the first LDS film ever to play on Starz / Encore. Broadcast across Northern and Central Africa.
International distribution. Northern Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, and other territories worldwide.
Freetown is a 2015 war drama based on a true story about missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Liberia seeking to escape the 1990 Liberian Civil War to safety in bordering Sierra Leone.
IMDb 7.3 out of 10 user rating. Rotten Tomatoes 84% audience score. Inspiring and impactful true story.
Nominated Best Picture, Ghana Film Awards (Ghana's Oscars). Winner Best Screenplay, Ghana Film Awards (Ghana's Oscars).
From theaters to broadcast and streaming, Freetown continues to find new audiences year after year. A story that remains relevant. A message that endures.
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