Stephen Lang & Elsie Fisher in Holocaust Drama ‘The Optimist’ Trailer

“I know it feels like it’s the end of the world, but it’s not.” The official trailer has finally debuted for a movie titled The Optimist, also titled The Optimist: The Bravest Act Is Truth in full, made by filmmaker Finn Taylor. This originally premiered back in 2023 at the Hamptons Film Festival but has been on hold for the past 3 years getting ready for release. Now finally set to open in theaters nationwide starting in March 2026 coming up. Set against the majestic landscapes of Northern California, this centers on the unexpected bond between an ailing Holocaust survivor and a troubled teen. For more than sixty years, Children’s store owner Herbert Helle has lived with the weight of the horrors he endured. As illness forces him to confront the silence he has kept—even from his own family—he forms a surprising friendship with Abbey, a teenager navigating her own emotional fractures. Through their growing connection, Herbert is inspired to finally share his truth, opening a path toward empathy, forgiveness, and renewal. Starring Stephen Lang & Elsie Fisher, with Luke David Blumm, Leah Pipes, Ben Geurens, Ursula Parker, Slavko Sobin, Stella Stocker, Oskar Hes, and Robin Weigert. The making of this movie was a 10+ year effort from producer Jeanine Thomas, who met Herbert and developed the story before his passing. Actually looks quite moving. // Continue Reading ›