Zion Hill Historic Sites Hosts Free Screening ofThe Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot

NACOGDOCHES, TX – Nacogdoches Historic Sites invites the public to a free screening of The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Zion Hill Historic Site, 324 N. Lanana Street. The evening will include opening remarks and a Q&A with the film’s producers, Rebekah and Josh Weigel.
Produced by Angel Studios, The Sound of Hope tells the remarkable true story of Reverend Martin and Donna Martin from Possum Trot, a rural community in Shelby County, located about an hour southeast of Nacogdoches. Moved by the urgent needs of children in the foster care system, the Martins and 22 families from their congregation at Bennett Chapel chose to adopt and care for 77 of the most
vulnerable children. “As we learned more about the families in Possum Trot, we couldn’t help but recognize a powerful sense of community that echoes the stories we’ve gathered about Historic Zion Hill Church. Zion Hill offered many programs for children, supported SFA students, and fostered a neighborhood where people cared
for one another with compassion and shared responsibility. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share this history and to hear directly from those who helped bring it to the screen.” — Veronica Amoe, Historic Sites Manager In 2024, The Sound of Hope was nominated for Best Drama at the prestigious Septimius Awards, an
international film festival held annually in Amsterdam that celebrates global storytelling and independent film from across continents. The film also received the Best Actor award for Demetrius Grosse, with additional nominations for Best Actress (Nika King) and Best Director (Joshua Weigel). While the film offers an inspiring message of hope, it portrays real-life stories of children in the foster
care system and includes emotionally powerful and sensitive subject matter. Because of sensitive content, the movie is rated PG-13. More information about the film, including thematic material and ratings, can be found on the film’s webpage at Angel.com. This event is free and open to the public with permission from Angel Studios. Attendees are asked to RSVP online or by calling/texting 936-560-4441. For more information, visit nactx.us/historicsites or email historicsites@nactx.us.