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"JOHN CLARKE," tells the story of Baptist Minister Dr. John Clarke and his determination to fight against religious oppression, the erosion of his own personal rights, increasing hardships, and the danger of being accused of treason to obtain the Rhode Island Royal Charter of 1663 from King Charles II. This charter allowed Rhode Island to form an autonomous government and enjoy extensive Religious Freedom and Civil Rights, significantly altering the course of American history. 
"TO HOLD FORTH A LIVELY EXPERIMENT THAT A MOST FLOURISHING CIVILL STATE MAY STAND ... AND BEST BE MAINTAYNED ... WITH A FULL LIBERTIE IN RELIGIOUS CONCERNMENTS" 
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2h 15min   |  English  |  Historical Drama

A PERSECUTED MINISTER  RISKS TREASON TO SECURE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY AND CIVIL FREEDOMS FOR ALL.

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Inspirational, Faith, Historical Drama, Based on a True Story

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Stage: Development - Writing Script.  

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Opportunity:  Seeking Development / Production Funds. 

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Proof of Concept trailer released.

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Look and feel - Amazing Grace - the William Wilberforce Story → https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454776/

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Individual Donors and Major Sponsors please contact Andrea M Clarke in Confidence. 

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Fiscal Sponsor - From the Heart Productions. IRS number is 95 444 5418 and, as a donor, you may use this number on your taxes with the donated amount for a tax deduction.

 

Please contact Andrea M Clarke at info@metatronproductions for details. 

FILMMAKER STATEMENT

 

Rarely do people speak of or remember peaceful, honorable men and their world changing contributions. As a descendant of Joseph Clarke, Dr. John Clarke’s youngest brother, I am passionately driven to share with the world the importance of John’s life, his unwavering commitment to "Soul Liberty" and founding of Newport Rhode Island where persons were welcomed to practice their faith without fear of persecution.

Referencing John’s book “Ill Newes from New England” and scores of historical research, our inspirational film, a full-feature Historical Drama, will bring you into Dr. John Clarke’s world and his journey to overcome religious persecution, loss of personal freedoms and risk of treason to triumph in obtaining Religious Freedom and Civil Liberties for the Colony of Rhode Island, ultimately changing world history.

These were tumultuous times in London, and John as a Protestant Minister, was entering the Lions Den. His remarkable steadfast actions won the respect of his adversaries and King Charles II.  

Thank you for your support of me as an Independent Filmmaker and this most important little known story. As an Independent Production Company, our projects are funded through the generosity of individual donors, and major sponsors. I am grateful for your moral support and contributions! 

~ Andrea M Clarke - Producer, Director, Writer

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**As an Independent Producer, my projects are partially self funded and funded through in-kind donations, grants, individual donors and major sponsors. From The Heart Productions, INC. acts as Fiscal Sponsor.**

Disclaimer: Filmmaking is fraught with uncertainty and there is no guarantee, express or implied, that the Filmmaker’s efforts to get the movie into production will succeed. As an Individual Donor never contribute to any funding campaign in an amount you cannot afford to lose. Potential Investors and Major Sponsors are encouraged to seek professional advice from a financial consultant or SEC attorney who has Film Financing experience before contributing to this or any movie production.
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