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Tonight is our last night in theaters. And in honor of the final screenings happening across the country, I threw together a little celebratory post for our status on Rotten Tomatoes!
With an audience score of 98% from hundreds of verified audience members, we received the verified hot logo for our film yesterday! On top of that, according to the popcorn meter we are the highest audience-rated film in theaters this weekend!! Not the biggest. Not the most popular. Certainly not the biggest box office (we were 12th for the weekend box office). But man audiences were generous with their reviews. What a blessing reading the incredible comments! Thank you to everyone who has shown up, supported, and celebrated with us! Thankful for all of you!
Release Day! And I’m so thankful for all the incredible support and love from so many of you. @yettanother and I feel so blessed by how kind and generous everyone is with their time and support for us and this project.
So, I want to shout out as many of the creatives who made this film possible as I can.
Starting off with our producing team, @jeremiahreganhcoc @kacie.lynn_ @d_cool20 @maktrob and @debgeo. Whether through funding, or logistics or hiring or contracts or a host of things I get very overwhelmed by, a film does not happen without incredible producers. Thankful for all of you.
My writing collaborators Jeremiah and John. Thankful for both the concrete insights and historic rigor you brought to the writing process.
My crew: DP @mikecurry_dp you make things that could feel boring look beautiful. @julian_keene19 you make production feel painless. Caleb Symons is a killer up and coming director who ran additional interviews for me and I’m so excited about his future directing!
@brandondetraglia @jesseeastmancreative for your incredible creative leadership and making sure this project was run smoothly through post and got across the finish line. @smgvideoeditor for pushing to make this film great in the edit. @nathancharlesfilm and @jongrahamcreative who were vital in the assembly stage.
@ryanmoorecomposer my friend and long term collaborator who has been dreaming with me for 15 years about making films for the theater and brought the film to life with his beautiful score.
@eli.ohearn and @thumbsupman who elevated the film to the next level with their incredible VFX that transforms this documentary into a visually immersive experience.
@gavin_buckland and @vokestudio who are always there to push creative boundaries with us.
Yo the entire team at @distantmoonhq led under the fearless guidance of @snjohnson1014 who make the company run and enable it to push and elevate the films we work in to new levels every time.
And the many other incredible people who acted as sounding boards, creative collaborators, late night warriors, pinch hitters, and carriers of that fire without which a project like this doesn’t happen. Thankful for you all.
Revolutionary America opens in theaters in FOUR days. And presales are going great! Excited for people to see this important documentary and the work of the incredible people who made it what it is!
In these frames, featuring @jeremiahreganhcoc, @michaeljknowles @ericmetaxas
Official Trailer for the documentary: Revolutionary America. Coming to theaters May 31.
A two-year labor of love involving incredible talent in front of and behind the cameras and screens. See their incredible work and important storytelling at the end of the month!
And just like that, Revolutionary America has passed a week of qc and was sent to the distributor. Next week: DCP testing in Burbank to make sure it’s ready for theaters on May 31! It’s so gratifying seeing final frames from the film and how everything the team has poured themselves into for the last year and a half finally holds together as a unified film. Featured in this post, shots that @thumbsupman and @eli.ohearn worked closely on with me. These two VFX wizards really pulled off shots that immerse audiences into the world of 1776. Can’t wait for the world to see their work. #revolutionaryamerica @hillsdalecollege @fathomentertainment @distantmoonhq
So excited to be able to finally announce that my feature documentary “Revolutionary America.” Is coming to theaters May 31-June 2!
Narrated by Tom Selleck. Produced by @jeremiahreganhcoc. It’s been a huge team effort and we’re just putting the finishing touches on the film right now. The @distantmoonhq team is working around the clock around the country on final sound mix, color, VFX, and all those little pieces that will hopefully transport audiences into the past to celebrate the country’s 250th in a way they haven’t before!
Much more to be said in the coming weeks. But this year and a half labor of love is coming to theaters near you soon!
This blurry photo means a strange amount to me. I took it earlier this week while the sky was still almost black. It was 6am. I was just getting back from CrossFit. And the stars seemed to shine like they rarely do.
Every once win a while I’m struck by a sense of how tiny I am in the universe and the goodness of a God who allowed us to experience existence. Been carrying that thought with me all week. We didn’t have to exist. But because he loved us, we do. Have a blessed weekend gang.
Last week @yettanother and I surprised our kids with a trip to Disney World. We had been planning for 9 -months. They found out the morning of. It was honestly one of the most fun surprises I’ve ever been a part of. But even better than the initial surprise was when they found out some of their cousins and uncle @aaronolmstead and aunt @jenolmstead were coming on this surprise trip as well. I had to share the video. BTW kids make life way more magical. It’s sometimes hard, but 10/10 would recommend.
I often get questions about set builds distant moon does. Here is a quick walkthrough of our most recent set that we’re shooting on this week! Feel free to shoot me more questions in the comments!
🎥 Big news… This weekend, the White House released the first two episodes of a new history series called The Story of America.
I’m honored (and yeah, a little nervous) to share that our team at Distant Moon produced it. I directed it. And over the next 18 months, we’ll be working with the White House and Hillsdale College on a 20-part series that leads up to July 2026 – America’s 250th birthday.
Why the nerves?
Because we’re in a time of serious division. A lot of Americans distrust their leaders. Some people will see “White House” and immediately tune out or assume something political.
But here’s where I land: I’ve had concerns with every administration I’ve lived under. And I’m not here to endorse or oppose anyone. I am here to tell stories. To wrestle with the big questions. To make things that are beautiful, truthful, and that help us remember who we are.
That’s the mission of @distantmoonhq Distant Moon. And it’s what brought our politically diverse team together on this project. So on the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord – the first armed conflict of the American Revolution – I’m proud to share the first short film in the series:
🇺🇸 The Shot Heard Round the World I hope it stirs something in you. I hope it reminds you that the American story is still being written. And it’s worth telling well.
The Moment is nominated for people’s voice award in the webby’s! We’re currently in second place! Help us push it into first!! Thanks all! #film #chooseyourownadventure #filmmaking. https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/advertising-media-pr/craft/best-multimedia-storytelling
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Tonight is our last night in theaters. And in honor of the final screenings happening across the country, I threw together a little celebratory post for our status on Rotten Tomatoes!
With an audience score of 98% from hundreds of verified audience members, we received the verified hot logo for our film yesterday! On top of that, according to the popcorn meter we are the highest audience-rated film in theaters this weekend!!
Not the biggest. Not the most popular. Certainly not the biggest box office (we were 12th for the weekend box office).
But man audiences were generous with their reviews. What a blessing reading the incredible comments!
Thank you to everyone who has shown up, supported, and celebrated with us! Thankful for all of you!
Release Day! And I’m so thankful for all the incredible support and love from so many of you. @yettanother and I feel so blessed by how kind and generous everyone is with their time and support for us and this project.
So, I want to shout out as many of the creatives who made this film possible as I can.
Starting off with our producing team, @jeremiahreganhcoc @kacie.lynn_ @d_cool20 @maktrob and @debgeo. Whether through funding, or logistics or hiring or contracts or a host of things I get very overwhelmed by, a film does not happen without incredible producers. Thankful for all of you.
My writing collaborators Jeremiah and John. Thankful for both the concrete insights and historic rigor you brought to the writing process.
My crew: DP @mikecurry_dp you make things that could feel boring look beautiful. @julian_keene19 you make production feel painless. Caleb Symons is a killer up and coming director who ran additional interviews for me and I’m so excited about his future directing!
@brandondetraglia @jesseeastmancreative for your incredible creative leadership and making sure this project was run smoothly through post and got across the finish line. @smgvideoeditor for pushing to make this film great in the edit. @nathancharlesfilm and @jongrahamcreative who were vital in the assembly stage.
@ryanmoorecomposer my friend and long term collaborator who has been dreaming with me for 15 years about making films for the theater and brought the film to life with his beautiful score.
@eli.ohearn and @thumbsupman who elevated the film to the next level with their incredible VFX that transforms this documentary into a visually immersive experience.
@gavin_buckland and @vokestudio who are always there to push creative boundaries with us.
Yo the entire team at @distantmoonhq led under the fearless guidance of @snjohnson1014 who make the company run and enable it to push and elevate the films we work in to new levels every time.
And the many other incredible people who acted as sounding boards, creative collaborators, late night warriors, pinch hitters, and carriers of that fire without which a project like this doesn’t happen. Thankful for you all.
Revolutionary America opens in theaters in FOUR days. And presales are going great! Excited for people to see this important documentary and the work of the incredible people who made it what it is!
In these frames, featuring @jeremiahreganhcoc, @michaeljknowles @ericmetaxas
Tickets at link in bio!
Official Trailer for the documentary: Revolutionary America. Coming to theaters May 31.
A two-year labor of love involving incredible talent in front of and behind the cameras and screens. See their incredible work and important storytelling at the end of the month!
And just like that, Revolutionary America has passed a week of qc and was sent to the distributor. Next week: DCP testing in Burbank to make sure it’s ready for theaters on May 31!
It’s so gratifying seeing final frames from the film and how everything the team has poured themselves into for the last year and a half finally holds together as a unified film.
Featured in this post, shots that @thumbsupman and @eli.ohearn worked closely on with me. These two VFX wizards really pulled off shots that immerse audiences into the world of 1776. Can’t wait for the world to see their work.
#revolutionaryamerica @hillsdalecollege @fathomentertainment @distantmoonhq
So excited to be able to finally announce that my feature documentary “Revolutionary America.” Is coming to theaters May 31-June 2!
Narrated by Tom Selleck. Produced by @jeremiahreganhcoc. It’s been a huge team effort and we’re just putting the finishing touches on the film right now. The @distantmoonhq team is working around the clock around the country on final sound mix, color, VFX, and all those little pieces that will hopefully transport audiences into the past to celebrate the country’s 250th in a way they haven’t before!
Much more to be said in the coming weeks. But this year and a half labor of love is coming to theaters near you soon!
This blurry photo means a strange amount to me. I took it earlier this week while the sky was still almost black. It was 6am. I was just getting back from CrossFit. And the stars seemed to shine like they rarely do.
Every once win a while I’m struck by a sense of how tiny I am in the universe and the goodness of a God who allowed us to experience existence. Been carrying that thought with me all week. We didn’t have to exist. But because he loved us, we do. Have a blessed weekend gang.
Last week @yettanother and I surprised our kids with a trip to Disney World. We had been planning for 9 -months. They found out the morning of. It was honestly one of the most fun surprises I’ve ever been a part of. But even better than the initial surprise was when they found out some of their cousins and uncle @aaronolmstead and aunt @jenolmstead were coming on this surprise trip as well. I had to share the video. BTW kids make life way more magical. It’s sometimes hard, but 10/10 would recommend.
I often get questions about set builds distant moon does. Here is a quick walkthrough of our most recent set that we’re shooting on this week! Feel free to shoot me more questions in the comments!
🎥 Big news…
This weekend, the White House released the first two episodes of a new history series called The Story of America.
I’m honored (and yeah, a little nervous) to share that our team at Distant Moon produced it. I directed it. And over the next 18 months, we’ll be working with the White House and Hillsdale College on a 20-part series that leads up to July 2026 – America’s 250th birthday.
Why the nerves?
Because we’re in a time of serious division. A lot of Americans distrust their leaders. Some people will see “White House” and immediately tune out or assume something political.
But here’s where I land:
I’ve had concerns with every administration I’ve lived under. And I’m not here to endorse or oppose anyone. I am here to tell stories. To wrestle with the big questions. To make things that are beautiful, truthful, and that help us remember who we are.
That’s the mission of @distantmoonhq Distant Moon. And it’s what brought our politically diverse team together on this project.
So on the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord – the first armed conflict of the American Revolution – I’m proud to share the first short film in the series:
🇺🇸 The Shot Heard Round the World
I hope it stirs something in you. I hope it reminds you that the American story is still being written. And it’s worth telling well.
🎬 Link in bio
#StoryOfAmerica #LexingtonAndConcord #AmericanHistory #ShotHeardRoundTheWorld #DistantMoon #Filmmaking #250Years #Revolution250 #HistoryMatters #TheStoryOfUs
The Moment is nominated for people’s voice award in the webby’s! We’re currently in second place! Help us push it into first!! Thanks all! #film #chooseyourownadventure #filmmaking. https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/advertising-media-pr/craft/best-multimedia-storytelling
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