
Led by Donna and Reverend W.C. Martin, 22 families from a rural Black church in the small East Texas town of Possum Trot adopt 77 of the most difficult-to-place kids in the foster system and kickstart a movement in the process.


“Love will build what's ahead.”
After the unexpected death of their daughter, a couple work to build a state of the art children's hospital where families are welcomed into the healing process.

Adelaide Kane
Stephanie Fareri

David Duchovny
John Fareri

Timothy Hutton
Bruce Komiske

Xander Berkeley
Dr. Lansen

Hope Davis
Brenda Fareri

Victoria Tennant
Lydia Thorsby

Craig Bierko
Eddie Stolzenberg

Scott Cohen
Nick Spano

Ben Rosenfield
Michael Fareri

Cassidy Hinkle
Lila
Louder Than Words is a drama film released in 2013 exploring themes of based on true story, grieving parents, philanthropy. Directed by Anthony Fabian, it stars Adelaide Kane, David Duchovny, Timothy Hutton. After the unexpected death of their daughter, a couple work to build a state of the art children's hospital where families are welcomed into the healing process.
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