Angel Expands World War II Film TRUTH & TREASON into a Four Part Limited Series
True Story of a Teen’s Courage in Nazi Germany that Earned an A CinemaScore Continues in Series Now Streaming on Angel App and Angel.com
Provo, UT — [November 4, 2025] — Angel (NYSE: ANGX), a media and technology company guided by 1.5 million grassroots Angel Guild members championing values-driven stories, announces TRUTH & TREASON: LIMITED SERIES, available for streaming now on the Angel app and at Angel.com.
“Truth & Treason: Limited Series brings a new level of depth to an already powerful story,” said Brandon Purdie, Global Head of Theatrical Distribution & Brand Development. “It’s a stirring expansion of the film that lets audiences walk with Helmuth through every moment of courage, conviction, and costly truth.”
The 4-part limited series builds upon the film’s foundation with extended sequences and deeper storylines.
“The story of Helmuth is deep, convicting, and fascinating, but just as intriguing are the other people who were a part of his life,” said Matt Whitaker, director of both the Truth & Treason film and the expanded 4-part series. “This series allows viewers to take a deeper dive into the characters and the courage of these teenagers who risked everything to take a stand for truth.”
TRUTH & TREASON: LIMITED SERIES — Episode Guide:
Episode 1: “When the Night Cometh” (49 Minutes) — Patriotic German youth Helmuth hears and sees things that make him question his allegiance to the Reich, leading him to secretly write and distribute materials denouncing Hitler and his regime. Gestapo Agent Müssener finds them.
Episode 2: “To the Ground Like Ashes” (39 Minutes) — Müssener searches for the leaflets’ author. Helmuth increases his production and recruits Karl and Rudi to help distribute them. Hugo discovers Helmuth’s radio and forces him out of the house. Elli reads one of the leaflets.
Episode 3: “And Reason Veils Her Face” (37 Minutes) — Müssener grapples with a devastating loss. Helmuth, Karl, and Rudi continue their resistance work. Helmuth gains confidence with Elli and asks her on a date. Müssener’s investigation brings him closer to Helmuth’s identity.
Episode 4: “That Better World” (58 Minutes) — Helmuth is imprisoned and tortured. As he stands trial for treason, he boldly declares the truth. He asks his friends to remember him and he envisions a better world.
TRUTH & TREASON: LIMITED SERIES is available to stream on the Angel app and Angel.com.
For more information, visit https://www.angel.com/watch/truth-and-treason-series
SYNOPSIS:
As World War II rages, a teenage boy in Germany is forced to confront a terrible truth—loyalty to his country now means loyalty to a lie. When his trusted bishop urges obedience to the Nazi regime, he begins to question everything. And after his Jewish friend is taken away, he secretly listens to banned radio broadcasts and launches a resistance, exposing the truth. But in a nation ruled by fear, defiance comes at a cost—and as the regime closes in, he must decide what it truly means to be a good German.
TRUTH & TREASON: LIMITED SERIES stars Rupert Evans (Bridgerton, The Man in the High Castle), Ewan Horrocks (Lazarus, The Last Kingdom), Ferdinand McKay (Wheel of Time), Daf Thomas (Alone with You, The Undeclared War), Joanna Christie (Narcos, Elementary), and Sylvie Varcoe (Hansel & Gretel). Cinematographer is Bianca Cline (Rust, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On) and composer is Aaron Zigman (The Notebook, The Proposal). The series is directed by Matt Whitaker (Saints and Soldiers), and produced by Russ Kendall (Omaha, Instrument of War), John Foss (The Card Counter, Omaha), and Whitaker .
About Angel:
Angel (NYSE: ANGX) is a media and technology company driven by 1.5 million grassroots Angel Guild paying members championing values-based stories. Clearly expressing the kind of programming they crave, members of the Angel Guild act as virtual co-producers, greenlighting what films and television series get produced and distributed in theaters and on the Angel app. Propelled by this audience-first momentum, Angel has released more than 40 films and 20 television series that amplify light, including “Sound of Freedom,” which earned more than $250 million at the worldwide box office. The company also has more than 6 billion views of its Dry Bar Comedy franchise, which has attracted some of the world’s best-known comedians. For more information, visit www.angel.com.