Angel Studios’ SIGHT Launches as the #1 Inspirational Film in America
SIGHT Releases During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Boasts a CINEMASCORE of A and a RottenTomatoes Audience Score of 98%
(Provo, UT—May 30, 2024) Angel Studios—a platform and studio empowering filmmakers to crowdfund, create, and distribute films —has received an incredible outpouring of support from fans and critics alike with its latest theatrical film SIGHT. SIGHT not only launches as the #1 Inspirational film in America, grossing over $4.2M in box office in its first 5 days of release, but it is gaining momentum and picking up an additional 58 screens for its second week. Already a hit with audiences of all ages and demographics, SIGHT scored an impressive A CinemaScore and holds a 98% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes.
“Dr. Ming Wang’s message of resilience and hope is universal,” said Jared Geesey, Chief Distribution Officer at Angel Studios. “Everyone has obstacles from their past that they may struggle to overcome. Yet those challenges can help us create a better world for others. SIGHT reminds us all that the present is made possible by the past.”
SIGHT Audience and Critics Scores:
CinemaScore: A
Rotten Tomatoes: Critics 67% Audience 98%
Critics are raving, saying:
“Sight is about how our search for a miracle in our own lives is often fulfilled when we decide to help others find their own miracles.” – Forbes
“…great writing, a remarkable story, strong acting, and likable characters make this movie a winner.” – Movieguide
“A wonderful message about the value of family and friendship.” – Movieweb
“One heck of a tale.” – AARP
“I can’t imagine anyone not being touched by this profoundly humane story.” – The Aisle Seat
“…a genuinely inspirational story.” – Film Threat
“I was genuinely moved by the end of the movie.” – From the Fourth Row
Film Synopsis: SIGHT, starring Greg Kinnear and Terry Chen, follows the true story of Dr. Ming Wang, a Chinese American who defies all odds to become a world-renowned eye surgeon. Drawing upon the grit and determination he gained from a turbulent uprising in his youth, Dr. Wang sets out to restore the sight of a blind orphan.
About Angel Studios: Angel Studios is the home of stories that amplify light. Through the Angel Guild, 300,000 members choose which film and television projects the studio will market and distribute. The studio enables creators and audiences to form passionate communities around creative projects, making the story behind the story as important as the final project. 104,000 Angel Guild members in 155 countries have invested nearly $80M in projects distributed by the studio to date. Angel Studios is behind the global box office hit, SOUND OF FREEDOM, which has earned $250 million in theatrical box office. Learn more at Angel.com