Freetown

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Freetown

PG-13

Released Apr 8, 2015

1h 56m

Drama

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As Liberia's civil war escalates, a group of missionaries embarks on a desperate cross-country trip to protect one of their own.

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

The film, based on true events, feels dramatic and thrilling at moments. Other times, its heavy-handed proselytizing mars the proceedings.

Mar 7, 2017

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

Although suffused with welcome touches of sly humor, the proceedings never gather the necessary dramatic momentum.

May 30, 2015

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

Cinematographer Jeremy Prusso catches some stunning imagery, Robert Allen Elliott's score is genuinely stirring, and the cast, most of whom are from Monrovia, is uniformly excellent.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 9, 2015

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

I was completely engrossed in the journey.

Rated: A+

Apr 30, 2019

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Nguyên Lê

The Script Lab

As a film with a religious message, Freetown scores. As a film, this genuine effort has a few rough edges.

Oct 10, 2018

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Josh Terry

Deseret News (Salt Lake City)

In total, Freetown delivers a powerful message despite limited means, and marks another success for an emerging filmmaker.

Nov 5, 2015

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Audience Member

Bland characters, bad props,Wooden acting, whatâ(TM)s not to love

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

A very inspirational movie! Amazing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

good look at the crisis in Africa

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Frances H

Too much Mormon preaching and a script that meanders, and is way too long. Lovely cinematography.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/11/16

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Audience Member

What a powerful story of Faith and beliefs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

Well, I am one of those suckers that will watch anything (I literally mean anything) with the "inspired by a true story" tag on it! This is one of these cases. I started watching this movie and I kept on waiting for something. Something that would intrigue me into it. Nothing. It felt like I just stared at the screen for the duration of the movie with no feeling whatsoever. The characters were not analyzed enough, remaining on a superficial level. No explanation for their motive or incentives and a bunch of actors that would not be missed even if they gave up acting today. The movie was not shot well and many of the scenes that could have been nice, were lost among others. The plot is overly simplistic and slow and it offers no "revelation" whatsoever. Even in the end, the solution that is given is somewhat too easy and simple-minded with lots of holes in it. Overall it felt like this true story could have remained untold. No one would miss anything! I gave a five to it, only cause I appreciated the historical background that came with it.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Synopsis

As Liberia's civil war escalates, a group of missionaries embarks on a desperate cross-country trip to protect one of their own.

Director: Garrett Batty
Producer: Adam Abel, Garrett Batty
Screenwriter: Melissa Leilani Larson, Garrett Batty
Distributor: Purdie Distribution
Production Co: Go Films LLC, Three Coin Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Situations|Violence)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 8, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $385.2K
Runtime: 1h 56m

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