Roadside Attractions has acquired domestic distribution rights to A Great Awakening, the highly anticipated second feature film from Sight & Sound. the film will open April 3 amid America’s celebration for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence

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.

For more information, visit https://www.sight-sound.com/films/a-great-awakening.