JOHN CLARKE MOVIE FUNDRAISER

AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY ABOUT THE LIFE OF BAPTIST MINISTER AND PHYSICIAN DR. JOHN CLARKE WHO RISKED TREASON TO SECURE WIDE REACHING RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES FOR THE NEW WORLD.

• Finalize the Shooting Script and Casting Needs - In process. $5K Budget
• Record a captivating Radio Drama based on the feature film script, with lead cast. All the bells and whistles of a movie, less the visual. Budget $50K, professional recording studio ready to go. ETA release May 2025
  • Purpose: cost effective creative way tap into billion$ radio drama market to build wide movie audience and raise principle photography funds. 
• Re-Publish John Clarke's Book Ill Newes of New England with additional Chapters "Soul Liberty" by Andrea M Clarke highlighting inspirational stories of John's life. Budget $11K includes marketing / sales campaign fees. ETA release May 2025
  • Purpose: Rightfully Honor Dr. John Clarke in America's history and his world changing accomplishments in securing Religious Freedoms. Written in a digestible, thought-provoking and inspirational format.
• Location Scouting with Crew Leads. $15K Budget
• Funding Meetings with potential major sponsors and investors.  Soft Preproduction with Film Crew Leads. $45K Budget
• Funds received that surpass the campaign goal will be allocated for Principle Photography expenses.

As an independent filmmaker and direct descendant of Joseph Clarke, Dr. John Clarke's youngest brother, I am honored to tell John's extraordinary story of unwavering faith in the face of religious tyranny.

We have filmed a Proof of Concept teaser trailer to provide a glimpse of the high production value our award winning cast and crew will bring to the big screen. Please visit our IMDB Page for Cast and Crew - noting it is updated frequently! For reference - please see our other Feature Film Project http://ElijahandGeorge.com 

Your generous tax-deductible donation through our 501c3 Fiscal Sponsor partner will move us through Final Development and the Preproduction Stage, ultimately supporting us to create this epic movie for a worldwide theatrical release.  

My purpose is to bring forth John's extraordinary story to both entertain and inspire audiences around the world, to unite in heart-centered unity for their God Given birthright to Soul Liberty...without fear of persecution. 

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to you for your backing our most timely and inspirational Movie steeped in Soul Liberty! 

~ Andrea M Clarke - Producer, Director, Writer

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FILMMAKER STATEMENT

Rarely do people speak of or remember peaceful, honorable men and their world changing contributions. As a direct 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.

In 1634, 140 Years before the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence risked their livelihoods to form the United States of America, Baptist Minister and Physician Dr. John Clarke along with his young wife Elizabeth set sail from England to escape religious persecution under the King's rule. No sooner was John ashore in Boston; he was disarmed, banished in the dead of winter, arrested for holding an "unlawful worship service", thrown in jail, threatened with death by the Governor of Massachusetts and sentenced to 20 lashes on the whipping post.

As a Protestant Minister, John was well aware sailing back to London in 1651 would place him directly into the Lion's Den as Rhode Island's Agent of Record. His soul purpose was unwaveringly clear: to secure the independence of the Colony from the King of England no matter the cost.

1651 was a tumultuous era in London, King Charles I was executed 2 years earlier with Lord Cromwell The Protector" dominating the new regime. In 1660, King Charles II came back in power and brutally hunted down the 59 signers of his father's death warrant, namely Lord Cromwell. This was known as the "Regicides". How John Clarke survived these times, including his involvement with the Fifth Monarchists , is nothing short of miraculous. 

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.

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

http://JohnClarkeMovie.com 

 

 

 

 

*From The Heart Productions, INC. acts as Fiscal Sponsor.* The Fiscal Sponsor 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. For In-Kind donations such as Airline Miles / Vouchers, Lodging Stays and more, please contact [email protected] 

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