ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS ACQUIRES "A GREAT AWAKENING," THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FEATURE FILM FROM SIGHT & SOUND®

A Wide Theatrical Release Set for Easter Weekend April 3^rd 2026 Amid Nation's 250^th Anniversary Celebration

LANCASTER, Pa. and LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Roadside Attractions has acquired domestic distribution rights to A GREAT AWAKENING, the highly anticipated second feature film from Sight & Sound. This announcement follows a successful September 18^th release of Sight and Sound's NOAH, which debuted at top 10 in the box office, as well as their first feature, I HEARD THE BELLS (2022). A GREAT AWAKENING will open Easter weekend, April 3^rd, 2026, amid America's celebration for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Recognized as one of the nation's largest faith-based entertainment companies, Sight & Sound has spent the last five decades producing original stage productions attended by more than 1.5 million people annually at its two theater locations in Lancaster, PA and Branson, MO. With additional audiences reached through worldwide broadcasts, online streaming, and feature films, the company now connects with four million customers around the world annually.

Set to release Easter 2026, A GREAT AWAKENING, tells the true story of an unlikely friendship between the Reverend George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin that resulted in one of the most defining moments in American history.

With the colonies on the brink of collapse, the Reverend George Whitefield ignites the first Great Awakening, uniting an entire generation with his thundering and faithful sermons and proclamations of liberty. In a miraculous turn of events, one of Whitefield's closest friends and greatest promoters becomes none other than Benjamin Franklin. With the nation's freedom hanging in the balance, the founders discover true liberty cannot only be written into law - it must be awakened in the hearts of the people.

Produced by Sight & Sound's in-house team of writers, designers, and artists, and supported by a top-notch crew of industry professionals, A GREAT AWAKENING reflects the same epic scale and meaningful storytelling that has made Sight & Sound's stage productions world renowned—complete with massive sets, original scores, and a focus on creative excellence audiences have come to expect.

"Our mission is to bring powerful stories of redemption to life on stage and screen, and this film highlights a profound event in our nation's history that united a generation with the belief that faith and liberty are undoubtably intertwined," said Joshua Enck, President of Sight & Sound and director of A GREAT AWAKENING. "Partnering with Roadside Attractions for a 2026 cinematic release allows us to share this timely message amid America's 250^th year, when the topic of liberty will be at the forefront of conversation."

Sight & Sound's first feature film, I HEARD THE BELLS, was released in 2022 through Fathom Entertainment. Originally slated to be only a four-day theatrical event, the release was extended to eight weeks with additional locations added due to high demand, far exceeding expectations. In total, I HEARD THE BELLS, grossed $5.6 million in box office sales and landed a #6 ranking in movie theaters during its opening weekend. NOAH, also a Fathom release, debuted in the top 10 box office. The upcoming partnership with Roadside Attractions builds on that momentum, combining Sight & Sound's devoted base of millions with Roadside's expertise in specialty distribution. Among its many successes, Roadside was pivotal to the success of Jon and Andrew Erwin's breakout hit I CAN ONLY IMAGINE.

"Sight & Sound brings with it an extraordinarily large and devoted audience, and we're thrilled to expand that reach into a nationwide theatrical experience," said Roadside Attractions Co-Presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d'Arbeloff. "Their ability to translate the passionate following built through their live shows into powerful cinematic storytelling makes them an ideal partner. Paired with the film's uplifting message and the milestone of our nation's 250th anniversary, we are eager to share A GREAT AWAKENING with audiences across the country this coming Easter 2026."

About Roadside Attractions

Roadside Attractions has established itself as a leader in distinctive, acclaimed, and commercially successful independent film distribution. Since its founding in 2003, the company has grossed over $500 million and earned 23 Academy Award® nominations. Its slate of critical and commercial successes includes Judy, Emily the Criminal, Manchester by the Sea, The Peanut Butter Falcon, Winter's Bone, Mud, Margin Call, I Can Only Imagine, A Most Wanted Man, and Super-Size Me, as well as Academy Award®-short-listed titles Beyond Utopia and The Monk and the Gun.

Recent releases include The Last Showgirl, directed by Gia Coppola, which earned Pamela Anderson a Golden Globe and SAG Award® Nomination and Jamie Lee Curtis a BAFTA nomination; the award-winning dark comedy Twinless, starring James Sweeney and Dylan O'Brien; and audience favorite Bob Trevino Likes It, directed by Tracie Laymon and starring Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo.

Upcoming films include Bill Condon's visionary new interpretation of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Kiss Of The Spider Woman, starring Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, and acclaimed breakout, Tonatiuh; Dust Bunny, the fantastical feature debut of Bryan Fuller starring Mads Mikkelsen and Academy Award® nominee Sigourney Weaver; Venice Film Festival select King Ivory, featuring Ben Foster and Academy Award® Winner Melissa Leo; and Tribeca Film Festival debut Tow, directed by Stephanie Laing and starring Rose Byrne.

About Sight & Sound

Sight & Sound is a storytelling company passionate about bringing true stories of redemption to life on stage and on screen that reveal the power of the Gospel. Since its beginning as a traveling multi-media show in 1976, Sight & Sound has inspired over 30 million people with stories from the pages of scripture and history. Today, Sight & Sound operates two live-theater venues, immersing over a million people each year in state-of-the-art original productions. In 2020, Sight & Sound launched an online streaming platform, welcoming a new global audience from over 175 countries around the world. Most recently, Sight & Sound expanded into feature films, debuting at #2 in movie theaters across the nation. Sight & Sound is headquartered in Lancaster, PA with over 800 employees companywide.

Contacts:
The Sight & Sound Public Relations Team
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(717) 790- 6923

Elissa Greer
Roadside Attractions
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SOURCE Sight & Sound