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Unlock “Somerville” – The True "David and Goliath" Story Everyone’s Calling the "Best Film of the Year"

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James Bell
Oct 24, 2025
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Synopsis:

Somerville tells the riveting, real-life “David and Goliath” story of a Virginia farm family’s fight to save their land, legacy, and way of life against impossible odds. It’s a story about America — about home, courage, and what it means to protect what you love.

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Credits:

Director: James Bell

Producer: A. Troy Thomas

Production Company: Inertia Films

Cinematography: Christopher Marshall, A. Troy Thomas

Editor: Christopher Marshall

Sound Mixing: Trent Barfield

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