PG-13Streaming on Angel Guild

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot

The fight for kids begins.

2024 • 130 min • Drama

Write your review Sign in to rate and review

Synopsis

Led by Donna and Reverend W.C. Martin, 22 families from a rural Black church in the small East Texas town of Possum Trot adopt 77 of the most difficult-to-place kids in the foster system and kickstart a movement in the process.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

65 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
71 Audience · 64 · 49%

Based on a true story, this drama follows a small-town Texas church community as they commit to adopting 77 children from the foster system. Led by their pastor and his wife, these families tackle the challenges of caring for kids who have faced significant trauma, creating a movement of love and compassion.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Discussions of child abuse and neglect
Emotional intensity related to children's pasts
Challenging behavior from traumatized children

What it models well

Compassion and empathy
Family and community support
Faith and perseverance
Overcoming adversity

Talk about it after

The importance of foster care and adoption
Dealing with past trauma and healing
Defining family beyond blood relatives
Community action making a big difference

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.

Where to watch

Country

Stream

Angel Studios

Rent

Buy

Links go straight to each service. Some are affiliate links that support Movie Knight at no cost to you. Availability data by JustWatch via TMDB.

Top billed cast

Director: Joshua Weigel • Crew: Rebekah Weigel, Joshua Weigel

Trailers & clips

Now Streaming [Subtitled]

Angel Employee Adoption Stories

Tears Of Joy

Jervis Campbell - "Glory" From The Motion Picture “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot"

'Sound Of Hope: The Story Of Possum Trot' with filmmakers | Academy Conversations

LeToya Luckett Loves Sound Of Hope: The Story Of Possum Trot

The Heart of Possum Trot

Official Trailer

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
When her aged mother dies, Donna Martin (Nika King) feels like she has lost her best friend and is completely bereft. No consolation from her pastor husband WC (Demetrius Grosse) nor their children can help her with her grief. Then, in an almost Damascene moment, she hears of a young child struggling through the East Texas care system and decides that it's going to be her calling to help where she can.…
CinemaSerf, TMDB Community