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⭐️ A WARNING AND A HOPE

As religious persecution increases globally, Dr. John Clarke’s message is both a warning and a promise. Dr. John Clarke was a persecuted Baptist minister, physician, and co-founder of Rhode Island who risked imprisonment, exile, and even execution to defend Freedom of Conscience — Soul Liberty.

Donate today and help bring this powerful story to life.

In the spirit of Braveheart, Lincoln, and Amazing Grace, this is the true story of a persecuted Baptist minister whose stand for conscience helped shape the foundations of American liberty—without firing a single shot. Join us as we bring John Clarke’s extraordinary story to the big screen—an epic, timely, and inspiring tale destined for a wide theatrical release.

With our Proof-of-Concept Trailer complete, we now invite your support as we finalize the research and development needed to complete the feature film script. This crucial step propels us into pre-production and final financing, positioning us—God willing and the creek don’t rise—to film and release in 2026.

A FEATURE FILM BY ANDREA M CLARKE

JOHN CLARKE tells the story of Baptist minister Dr. John Clarke and his unwavering fight against religious oppression, the loss of his personal liberties, and the ever-present threat of being accused of treason as he sought the RI Royal Charter of 1663 from King Charles II.

"Throughout the deadly Regicide Hunts, when men around him were imprisoned or executed, Clarke was divinely protected in the very halls of the king, preserved for the mission God had given him. Against impossible odds, he secured the Charter that granted Rhode Island an autonomous government and unprecedented freedom of religion and civil rights, forever altering the course of American history."

As we move toward full funding and production, every donor who supports us in this phase will be honored with a Special Thanks credit in the completed film. Thank you for helping bring John's story to life!

This phase includes:

1️⃣ Historical Research: Fine-tuning the theological, political, and historical accuracy of John Clarke’s world—from Rhode Island’s founding to the Regicide era in London.

2️⃣ Script Research Travel — Rhode Island, Boston, and London: Documenting key locations, gathering visual and historical references, and working with on-site advisors to ensure authenticity.

3️⃣ Feature Film Script Completion: Finalizing structure, dialogue, dramatic arcs, historical integration, and emotional pacing to deliver the full feature-length screenplay.

My mission — and the mission of my cast and production crew — is to revive John Clarke’s message through film, story, and truth powerful enough to stir a nation and the world. 

  • He endured banishment, fines, threats, and repeated trials as Massachusetts tried to crush Rhode Island’s freedoms.
  • He stood helpless as Obadiah Holmes was publicly whipped 30 times with a three-cord rope for acting on conscience.
  • He survived the Regicide Hunts in London, where allies were hunted and executed — yet John Clarke was divinely protected within the lion’s den of King Charles II.
Armed only with Scripture and conviction, he stood before King Charles II and prevailed, winning the Rhode Island Royal Charter of 1663, securing religious liberty for generations.

The Religious Liberty Clause (Rhode Island Royal Charter of 1663)
Original 17th-century wording

“…that noe person within the said colonye, at any tyme hereafter, shall bee any wise molested, punished, disquieted, or called in question, for any differences in opinione in matters of religion, and doe not actually disturb the civill peace of our sayd colony; but that all and everye person and persons may, from tyme to tyme, and at all tymes hereafter, freelye and fullye have and enjoye his and their owne judgments and consciences, in matters of religious concernments…”

“…they may walk themselves in the way of God, according to their own judgments and consciences; and alsoe to give due honour and obedience to the civill magistrate, unto which all the rest of our subjects in our dominions are bound.”

⭐️ ANDREA M. CLARKE IS CALLED TO TELL THIS STORY
I am Andrea M. Clarke, a direct descendant of Joseph Clarke, John’s youngest brother.
This project is not just creative work — it is a calling from the depths of Soul Liberty. God has inspired me to bring my Uncle John’s story back into the light at a moment when:
  • Churches are being closed or destroyed
  • Synagogue now need armed guards to protect worship services
  • Believers are being imprisoned
  • People of faith are censored and slaughtered
  • Conscience itself is under attack
John Clarke’s voice must rise again — and I feel a deep unwavering responsibility to carry it.

With love for your prayers of divine protection and sincere gratitude for your financial support,
Andrea M Clarke - Producer, Writer Director

Major Sponsors may contact us at info@metatronproductions.com. A Tax Credit may be available through our 501c3 Fiscal Sponsor. 

IMDB Cast and Crew: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27621057 Check back often for updates.
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