Adoption in the U.S. has evolved significantly since its early days in the colonial era when informal arrangements were common. The first modern adoption law was passed in Massachusetts in 1851, emphasizing the welfare of the child and the adoptive parents’ suitability. The mid-20th century saw a rise in international adoptions, particularly following the Korean War. Recent decades have focused on open adoptions, the rights of adoptees, and the adoption of children from foster care. Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot sheds light on the foster care crisis and encourages viewers to make a positive impact in their communities. Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot Inspired by a powerful true story, Sound of Hope tells the tale of a small-town pastor’s wife igniting a fire in the hearts of their rural church community in Possum Trot, East Texas. Theirs is a mission to embrace the unwanted children in the foster system, the damaged young souls who have been thrown away. Against all odds, this modest village in the middle of nowhere adopts 77 of the most broken children and proves that with God’s love and a lot of prayer, the battle for America’s most vulnerable can be won.   Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot – Review Some people in this world have harrowing tales of courage and bravery, and some whose selflessness and trust in Christ glorify the Lord so profoundly that their stories inspire generations. Possum Trot’s people are truly God’s children, and their good works surely please Him greatly. After the disappointment that was the mishandled Sight, Angel Studios has redeemed itself with another powerful movie about the soaring heights of human compassion. Sound of Hope succeeds not only in subject matter but on all cinematic fronts. Every actor gives a present and natural performance while delivering economic and organic dialogue filtered through the relatable experiences of the character’s extraordinary times. The result is that Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot is a grounded story that stays out of its own way. The filmmakers clearly understood the inherent power of this real-life drama and they let it unfold like beautiful music, allowing it to envelope the listener with rousing peaks of optimism and the desperate isolation of fear and doubt only to soothe audience’s wounds with the depth of God’s love and the power of giving over to his will. While it’s not without its flaws, for instance, the early narration is largely needed and a little heavy-handed, the flaws are nothing in comparison to what the filmmakers get right. Sound of Hope will reaffirm your faith and move you to tears of sorrow and joy. More importantly, it will move some to action. Whereas Sound of Freedom taught us that God’s children are not for sale, Sound of Hope teaches that God’s love can change the world.   WOKE ELEMENTS Zilch Woke free, and it feels so good.