Join Rod Hopping as he interviews Australian, Emmy® award-winning director and producer of the 2024 historical feature film, THE HOPEFUL.

Hear them discuss the emotional depth, perseverance, and universal human struggles presented in the story.

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In this interview with THE HOPEFUL movie director Kyle Portbury, several key questions are answered about his journey, the film's themes, and the motivations behind it.

Here are the questions discussed:

Can you tell us about winning an Emmy®?
Why did you make THE HOPEFUL?
What was it like directing a film about such personal and challenging themes?
What do you hope audiences will take away from THE HOPEFUL?
How does The Hopeful address themes like failure, perseverance, and healing?
How does the film reflect on today’s discourse and the need for hope and healing?

These questions guide the conversation and provide deep insight into Kyle's creative vision and the powerful message behind the movie.

Learn what motivated Kyle to tell the story of William Miller, Ellen Harmon, and others as they navigated hope and disappointment.

Discover how Kyle's storytelling brings historical characters to life and why this film, releasing October 17 in Australia & New Zealand, will inspire audiences to bring hope and healing into their everyday lives.

This epic drama is a story about keeping the faith when hope is crushed by great disappointment.

THE HOPEFUL was released across the United States in April and is coming to cinemas in Australia and New Zealand on October 17, 2024.

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