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Fathom Acquires 'Sacred Heart' for Vital Stories Initiative

4/8/2026

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Fathom Entertainment has acquired U.S. rights for the film 'Sacred Heart'.
The acquisition coincides with the launch of the Vital Stories initiative, in partnership with Lilly.
Vital Stories aims to empower filmmakers to authentically portray diseases in media.
Vital Stories was established in 2025 after a Lilly-sponsored study found underrepresentation of characters with common health conditions, such as obesity and cancer.

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Fathom Entertainment has acquired U.S. rights for the film 'Sacred Heart'.
The acquisition coincides with the launch of the Vital Stories initiative, in partnership with Lilly.
Vital Stories aims to empower filmmakers to authentically portray diseases in media.
Vital Stories was established in 2025 after a Lilly-sponsored study found underrepresentation of characters with common health conditions, such as obesity and cancer.