Brooklyn, NY. March 24, 2017 – Today launches the first wave of the US Theatrical Release of VICTOR. Currently showing at the AMC Empire in Times Square as well as select markets in Texas and Virginia, VICTOR was created by GW Films and Spiral Films, and stars Patrick Davis (IN THE NAME OF GOD, “From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series”), Josh Pence (LA LA LAND, THE SOCIAL NETWORK) and Lisa Vidal (STAR TREK, “American Horror Story”).

VICTOR, based on the autobiography “Son of Evil Street”, shares the true story of Victor Torres. As a teen, Victor moves from Puerto Rico and has to survive the dark streets of 1962 Brooklyn. Enslaved by the power of gangs, a hunger to make fast money and an addiction to heroin, Victor (Davis) must find faith and freedom before he destroys his family and himself. VICTOR tells the redemptive story of the rebellion of a son, the love and faith of a mother (Vidal), and finding the faith to overcome impossible odds.

VICTOR also stars Jose Zuniga (“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), Lobo Sebastian (THE LONGEST YARD, “CSI: Miami”) and Haley Ramm (INTO THE WILD, X-MEN: THE LAST STAND). VICTOR was directed by Brandon Dickerson (SIRONIA, A SINGLE FRAME), and written by Dickerson and Thomas Ward (SIRONIA, IN THE MIDDLE).

For the New York launch of the film, the story comes full circle in a very special way. David Wilkerson (played by Pence in the film) started Times Square Church, and VICTOR will do one of its first US screenings at the AMC Empire in Times Square. David’s son, Greg Wilkerson who is a Producer on the film, will be traveling to Manhattan to share the film’s story at both the AMC Empire Theater premiere, and at the church his father founded this weekend.

Today, the film also launches in a wide release throughout Mexico. VICTOR previously released in Torres’ native Puerto Rico, where the film opened with an impressive $3,216 per-screen average (BoxOfficeMojo). In the coming weeks, Ocean Avenue Entertainment will release VICTOR in additional markets, including special event screenings and traditional market opens.

Early reviews praise the film, stating:

“…delivers a moving testimony on the power of prayer and the beauty of redemption” – Crosswalk.

“Victor shares a poignant, exciting portrayal of one young man’s descent into a dangerous lifestyle and the powerful, saving grace of God.” – Christian Cinema.

“The story of Victor is a powerful one as we witness the downward spiral and ultimately the path to redemption, freedom from the bondage of addiction and forgiveness. As a film, it is well-produced and handled a difficult subject matter in a way that allows the overall message to shine through.” – Today’s Christian Entertainment.

Victor Torres has dedicated the rest of his life to giving hope and healing to those struggling with addiction. In 1971, he and his wife Carmen opened New Life for Youth in Richmond, VA as a place to help those struggling with addiction. Since that time, they have also opened some of the most successful drug recovery programs in the country, including The Men’s Ranch, Mercy House and Mercy Mom’s House. Torres continues to pastor New Life Outreach International Church.

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About GW Films:
Greg Wilkerson’s GWFilms is focused on creating films that inspire powerful family values. As a motivating speaker at high schools, Wilkerson travels across the US, speaking to teens and collaborating on several documentary films including his award-winning short film SHATTER THE MOLD that was used in high schools to provide hope to students struggling with drugs, alcohol and suicide. Greg also is executive producer of the award-winning documentary LIFE IN A BOX. After receiving thousands of letters in response from teenagers expressing how the movie transformed their lives, He was lead to create the VICTOR.

About Spiral Films:
Since 1997, Spiral Films has been the creative hub for writer/director Brandon Dickerson. The Berkeley, CA based-company has helped the films SIRONIA, VICTOR, A SINGLE FRAME, and WHEN JACK WENT GLAMPING develop from script to screen.

About Ocean Avenue Entertainment:
Ocean Avenue Entertainment, Inc. is the destination for productions that offer hope to audiences looking for inspiration in entertainment. Ocean Avenue is committed to releasing inspiring and redemptive films and television programming. Its distribution strategy optimizes each release platform to find the widest possible audience theatrically on VOD, DVD and ultimately on Netflix. For more information, please visit www.oceanave.tv.

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