Freetown (2015)

A group of native Liberian missionaries make a desperate cross-country trip through their war torn country to save one of their own.

Director:

Garrett Batty

Writers:

Melissa Leilani Larson, Garrett Batty

Stars:

Henry Adofo, Michael Attram, Alphonse Menyo

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Henry Adofo	...	Abubakar
Michael Attram	...	Menti
Alphonse Menyo	...	Meyers
Phillip Adekunle Michael	...	Gaye
Clement Amegayie	...	Nyanforh
Bright Dodoo	...	Selli
Great Ejiro	...	Forkpah
Nuong Faalong	...	Akatika
Bill Myers	...	Ansa
Godwin Namboh	...	Momulu
Stacy Afful	...	Mrs. Thomas
Robert Conder	...	President Cunningham
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Gift Ayee	...	Extra

Storyline

Caught in the middle of a brutal civil war, six Liberian missionaries in Monrovia flee the widespread violence of their native country. Their destination: Freetown, Sierra Leone. With the help of local church leader Phillip Abubakar, the missionaries make the difficult journey, only to have their troubles compounded by a rebel fighter bent on killing one of their own.

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Plot Keywords:

missionary | lds film | luck | car | africa | 

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic situations involving violence.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA Ghana

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 April 2015 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Accra, Ghana

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,553, 1 May 2015, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$387,130, 7 June 2015

Company Credits

Production Co:

Three Coin Productions, Go Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

There were actually around 50 checkpoints of the rebels that the missionaries had to go past.

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Goofs

Apart from Aboubakr's car and some of the rebels' cars, all the cars in the movie had Ghanaian Licence numbers.Almost all of which were post-1989.

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Quotes

Abubakar: What type of evil would compel people to do such good?

User Reviews

"FREETOWN" is a must-see film!

"Freetown" is a gripping, thrilling, inspiring film. "Freetown" is a beautifully shot film that truly belongs on the big screen. The cinematography by Jeremy Prusso is breath-taking, and it makes you feel as if you are in West Africa watching this true story unfold before your very eyes. All of the powerful "Freetown" cast members gave noteworthy performances, but Henry Adofo, Phillip Adekunle Michael, and Nuong Faalong performances stood out to me in very substantial ways. This film takes you on a journey of courage, faith, and suspense. While, also supplying unexpected laughs. You will laugh, cry, and find yourself on the edge of your seat during "Freetown."

Don't miss seeing "Freetown" in-theaters!