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Soul on Fire: Inspiring Recovery Film Releases October 2025

4/15/2025

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Get ready for an inspiring cinematic journey! "Soul on Fire," a film by Sony's Affirm Films, hits theaters on October 10, 2025. Directed by Sean McNamara, it tells the remarkable story of John O'Leary's incredible recovery from a devastating accident at just 9 years old. Starring William H. Macy and John Corbett, the screenplay is adapted from O'Leary's bestselling memoir.

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Get ready for an inspiring cinematic journey! "Soul on Fire," a film by Sony's Affirm Films, hits theaters on October 10, 2025. Directed by Sean McNamara, it tells the remarkable story of John O'Leary's incredible recovery from a devastating accident at just 9 years old. Starring William H. Macy and John Corbett, the screenplay is adapted from O'Leary's bestselling memoir.