Almighty Zeus

Almighty Zeus
Poster
Directed byChris Soriano
Written byChris Soriano
Produced by
  • Julian Brantley
  • Luis Jorge Rios
Starring
  • Chris Soriano
  • Michael D'Aguilar
  • Peter Laboy
  • Ari Huber
  • Kimberly Ransom
  • Miguel Matos
  • Tenzin Dhondup
  • Aryana Hamzehloo
CinematographyNathaniel Regier
Edited by
  • Julian Brantley
  • Max Hoffmann
Distributed byTriCoast Worldwide
Release date
  • December 2, 2022 (2022-12-02) (Limited)
Running time
115 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Almighty Zeus is a 2022 action film written and directed by Chris Soriano. The film stars Soriano, Michael D'Aguilar, Peter Laboy and Ari Huber.

Plot

A young boxer saves an elderly person from being attacked and goes viral as a result.

Cast

  • Chris Soriano
  • Michael D'Aguilar
  • Peter Laboy
  • Ari Huber
  • Kimberly Ransom
  • Miguel Matos
  • Tenzin Dhondup
  • Aryana Hamzehloo

Production

Soriano is the film's director, writer and star.[1] The film was inspired by anti-Asian hate crimes.[2][3] Manny Pacquiao is an executive producer on the film.[4] Soriano said Pacquiao's involvement became a reality after he contacted him on Instagram.[5] Principal photography took place during the COVID-19 pandemic[6][7] in San Diego.[8] The entire film was completed in 90 days.[9]

Release

The film had a limited theatrical release on December 2, 2022 and was distributed by TriCoast Worldwide.[10][11]

References

  1. ^ Curry, Kai (2021-08-19). "Zeus steps into the ring with anti-Asian hate". Northwest Asian Weekly. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  2. ^ Hellberg, Tessa Hayley (2022-11-24). "Exclusive: Chris Soriano And Miguel Matos Open Up About Tackling Asian Hate In "Almighty Zeus"". TheThings. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  3. ^ Film raises awareness on Asian hate crimes. CNN Philippines. 2022-11-09. Archived from the original on 2022-12-29. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  4. ^ De Pacina, Michelle (2022-11-28). "Manny Pacquiao produces film 'Almighty Zeus' tackling anti-Asian hate crimes". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  5. ^ Coddon, David L. (2022-12-01). "Arts & Culture Newsletter: To get 'Almighty Zeus' to the big screen, it definitely took a village". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  6. ^ "Pacquiao Releases Movie About Anti-Asian Hate Crimes". Rafu Shimpo. 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  7. ^ Bagaoisan, Anjo (2020-08-10). "Fil-Am-directed film on gangs to highlight US racism against Asian Americans amid COVID-19". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  8. ^ "'Almighty Zeus'". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  9. ^ Baylon, Ferry (2022-12-11). "Manny Pacquiao produced film fights anti-Asian hate". AsAmNews. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  10. ^ Cruz, Dana (2022-11-02). "Manny Pacquiao set to release movie on Asian hate crimes 'Almighty Zeus'". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  11. ^ "Manny Pacquiao movie against Asian hate crimes to be released in U.S. theaters". MSN. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2022-12-29.