The powerful and moving film Pursuit of Freedom (fka Pulled From Darkness) will have an exclusive west coast theatrical premiere and run beginning September 16 at the Laemmle Glendale. 

The limited U.S. theatrical release will be a special version of the film with an edit geared towards a faith-based audience.  

Pursuit of Freedom is the true story of a Ukrainian woman who was separated from her three children and sold into trafficking by Russian gangsters. After years of struggle, she defied all odds with the help and kindness of a Dutch nurse, an Armenian missionary, and an American pastor. Though countries, miles, and time kept them apart, she held onto her faith and with the help of the church and strangers, survived to be reunited with her children. 

Written and directed by NATAS LGL Emmy® Award-Winning director George A. Johnson, executive produced by Lonnie and Connie Norris, and produced by George and Karen Johnson and Stelio Savante.

Pursuit of Freedom stars Jessica Koloian (Courageous Love, Thy Neighbor, Christine’s Wager), SAG Award Nominee Stelio Savante (Infidel, The Chosen, Running For Grace), Robia Scott (Unplanned, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Rescue 77), and Sharonne Lanier (Summer of ‘67, Alice, Son Of The South), with Robert Amaya (Courageous, Mom’s Night Out, Family Camp) and special appearances by The Voice’s Season One winner, Javier Colon, and singer, songwriter, Mark Lowry.  Also including Gigi Orsillo, Elias Kemuel, and Keslee Blalock (Family Camp).

Please check Laemmle Glendale for dates & showtimes.

laemmle.com/theater/glendale