Film Shares Powerful Drama of Local Heroes'
Struggle with PTSD
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 20,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Our local heroes, our First
Responders fearlessly run to danger on a daily basis. But when
police, firefighters, and medical professionals are in need, who
comes to their aid? FIRST RESPONDERS shines a light on these
struggles and shares a message of hope and healing. The film
premieres in theaters for a two-night-only event, October 24 and 25, through Fathom Events.
"We wanted to create a film that not only celebrates the bravery
of our first responders, but also gives a very honest look at their
struggles," shares Writer and Producer Rick Eldridge. "We hope the
film can open up conversations that lead to healing, to
strengthening marriages, and to enlightening the community at large
about supporting our local heroes."
FIRST RESPONDERS celebrates the vitality of marriage and the
bonds of friendship that carry firefighters, police, and EMTs
through their challenges. This inspirational film shares the story
of Karen Williams, a trauma
therapist who has witnessed firsthand the special courage that
shapes those who work in emergency services. But when her husband
Mark, a career firefighter, returns from a life-changing blaze, and
she discovers that a degree and years of counseling first
responders has done little to prepare her for the challenge of
helping her husband battle PTSD. Unable to see a path to save
her marriage, Karen turns to God and celebrates the truth that
through Him all things are possible. Perhaps no one knows this
better than the brave men and women who provide emergency services:
the ones we call "first responders."
The film is directed by Stephan
Schultze (GOD'S COMPASS); written by Rick Eldridge (THE MULLIGAN), Jimmy Hager (WHEN WE LAST SPOKE), and
Stephan Schultze; and stars
Cameron Arnett (I STILL BELIEVE),
Karen Boles (OVERCOMER), and
Mari White (PREACHER'S KID). FIRST
RESPONDERS was created in a partnership between Reelworks Studios
and Liberty University's Cinematic Arts
Program.
Fathom Events and Reelworks bring FIRST RESPONDERS to movie
theaters nationwide on October 24 and
25 7:00 p.m. local time. Tickets are
available today at www.FathomEvents.com and participating theater
box offices. For a complete list of theater locations, visit the
Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to
change). For artwork/photos related to FIRST RESPONDERS, visit the
Fathom Events Press page.
About Fathom Events:
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as
one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in
North America. Owned by AMC
Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:
CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L),
Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering
a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences
in all the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more
information, visit www.FathomEvents.com
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