FREETOWN, an indie film (called a "religious thriller") was released less than two weeks ago in select theaters across the United States. The movie--in its first seven days--has grossed nearly a quarter of a million dollars. For most independent films, this amount in its entire run would be a dream. But for a film set in Liberia, featuring a cast of virtual unknowns, its seven-day gross is certainly something that is turning heads.
But the promising first week is not the reason why audiences are talking about FREETOWN. Can you guess what it is? It's not the box office and not the national theatrical release.
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