These elements together are very unique. This fall, Disney+ is set to release the movie “Clouds,” an inspiring film about teenage songwriter Zach Sobiech who rose to fame before passing away from osteosarcoma, a deadly bone cancer, in 2013. The film sparked a … 2020 11:13AM . Rated PG-13 for mature themes and brief strong language, “Clouds” is currently streaming on Disney+. From years of personal experience, the Minnesota author said it was vital to knock down the assumption that caregivers usually choose to lean on one another. CBN Partners provide hope to those who are suffering! Disney+'s new movie Clouds tells the tragic and true story of Zach Sobiech (played by Fin Argus), a teenage songwriter from Stillwater, Minnesota, whose uplifting music reached global recognition while he battled a rare terminal cancer that would soon take his life. It showed me the power that this kid had. I made this movie for a few reasons. Disney+'s new movie Cloudstells the tragic and true story of Zach Sobiech(played by Fin Argus), a teenage songwriter from Stillwater, Minnesota, … His articles have appeared in The Daily Signal, The Christian Post, Boundless, Providence Magazine, and Christian Headlines. Justin Baldoni dreamed of making “Clouds” in Zach Sobiech’s hometown. Clouds was shot in Montreal, and is based on the memoir Fly a Little Higher by Laura Sobiech, Zach’s mother, adapted by Kara Holden. Director Justin Baldoni (“Five Feet Apart”) helms the biopic, after having produced a documentary about Zach’s journey for his “My Last Days” online series. With COVID-19 ravaging so many families, how do you see “Clouds” as relevant to this global crisis? Bryan Cranston, The Lumineers, and Jason Mraz (among others) boosted the song and gave tribute to Zach. On the day of Sobiech's funeral, the song shot to No. The world is dark right now. At one point, she prayed deeply to God, saying, “If you’re going to take my son, let it be for something big.” We originally had that in the scene. The star shared a photo from the beach at … Their run-through of the draft script revealed a pivotal part of the story did not resonate. Click here for answers. In this movie called “Clouds,” we show that this young man with deep faith achieved greatness, loved the way that he loved, and lived his life with intent—then he showed up for his friends and family in such a clear and visible way as a Z in the clouds. The movie is based on the book Clouds: A Memoir written by Laura Sobiech, Zach's mom, who is portrayed by Neve Campbell. Directed by Jane the Virgin star Justin Baldoni, Clouds tells the true story of Zach Sobiech, a teenager from Minnesota who was diagnosed with bone cancer when he … With limited time, he follows his dream and makes an album, unaware that it will soon be a viral music phenomenon. Christina Milian shared some happy news on Thursday: the 39-year-old actress is expecting her third child. The Clouds movie will be released on Disney+ this fall. © 2020 The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., A nonprofit 501 (c)(3) Charitable Organization. ... "It's not a documentary. Baldoni: Today, people are suffering. The documentary and Zach's death led to an even bigger wave of viral interest in Clouds. What is faith and what does the Bible say about faith? There's also a brief romantic scene between teenagers. A Disney+ Original, “Clouds” follows the story of Zachary David Sobiech, a high school senior who discovers his rare bone cancer, osteosarcoma, is terminal, and he only has months left to live. "Zach changed my life completely," director Justin Baldoni tells ET. “That is very much what has happened.”. God is everywhere—even in the news. Freelance journalist Josh M. Shepherd writes on faith, public policy, and culture for media outlets including The Stream, The Federalist, and Christianity Today. I couldn’t be on my phone because I want to be present with my son. “Especially at a time like this, it’s important to find something that’s uplifting.”. But when it became financially impractical to shoot in the St. Paul suburbs … The seventeen year old inspired millions with his music while battling osteosarcoma, and the up-and-coming director poured his all into honoring his memory. One of four siblings raised in a Catholic home in Lakeland, Minnesota, Zach Sobiech had a typical teenage life — until he faced a terminal diagnosis from osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer. “Clouds,” now streaming on Disney+, tells the true story of Zach Sobiech, a teen who lost his battle from a cancerous bone tumor that develops in children known as osteosarcoma. Was this always a part of the story you wanted to include? As a consultant on the script, Laura worked to ensure it reflected reality rather than make their journey seem unattainable. “Clouds” is based on a true story, and once you get to the end credits there are intertwining moments with the real Zach and then other moments with the cast on the set. The project asks questions about the future of creativity at a time when algorithms play an important role in shaping culture. “I hope it does the same thing as Zach’s song ‘Clouds,’” she said, “Which is to inspire people to think about the deep things in life and leave them feeling hopeful.”. You can help bring hope today! CLOUDS is an interactive documentary and a portrait of this community of digital pioneers, explored through the lens of code. The film “Clouds” is not explicitly faith-based and it has a PG-13 rating due to an F-bomb exclaimed by a parent. Zach’s story has been told in the film “Clouds,” currently airing on Disney Plus, and in a companion book Clouds: A Memoir written by his mother Laura Sobiech. What, in your view, elevates this story beyond similar films? I made it to honor Zach, his legacy, his family, and their story. Submitted by escamp on August 31, 2015 - 3:04pm. Open about his own commitment to the Baháʼí faith, an inclusive religion which differs from biblical theology, Baldoni nonetheless sought to truthfully portray the Christian core of the Sobiech family’s story. He made history twice as an unsigned artist. “Clouds,” streaming now on Disney+, tells the true story of songwriter Zach Sobiech, including his rise to fame as a musician while fighting cancer. In the same week America got to know the remarkable Midwestern Catholic family of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, the biggest movie release this weekend spotlights another faith-driven Midwestern family. You end up sort of closing off and carrying it all by yourself, and you have to figure out a path back to each other.”. The dramatized documentary covers how Sobiech started out as just a regular teen until he hit stardom as a musician in his senior year of high school. In many ways, it follows the arc of a sports film — of an underdog story. Young musician Zach Sobiech discovers his cancer has spread, leaving him just a few months to live. ... To make the film more authentic, producer and director Justin Baldoni, who also produced a documentary about Zach’s final days, wanted to bring in meaningful items from Zach’s life, including the crutches, some of his clothing and his guitars. While filming the documentary, Baldoni said he also wanted to make a music video for “Clouds,” but that wasn’t possible given Zach’s health. As the movie tells us: it’s messy, it’s imperfect. I believe that Zach, this movie, and faith in general ask us to look for the good, to choose hope, to choose love — but to not diminish the fact that we’re suffering. It’s what we call “the Zach effect,” and I love that this movie has come out now and it’s available in people’s homes for them to be inspired. It’s a family story about love, hope, and inspiration. 1 hit iTunes single in 2013. It's what sustains them in the face of every family's worst nightmare. Fast-forward seven years, and Baldoni’s dream project — a dramatic film about Zach — has released as “Clouds,” now streaming on Disney+. Stay informed with the latest from CBN News delivered to your inbox. We wanted any person to be able to have a spiritual experience while watching this movie. Pic is directed and … The Jane the … Sobiech was diagnosed in November of 2009, and he had several surgeries with months of chemotherapy. Josh and his wife live in the Washington, D.C. area. Help us continue to be a voice for truth in the media by supporting CBN News for as little as $1. + June: The Sobiech’s meet with osteosarcoma researchers for the first time and present $500K raised through Zach’s music and donations to the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund. I said, “I would love one day, in a perfect world, to see Zach’s story touch enough people that his music climbs the charts again.” Not even two days after the movie came out, it hit No. Directed by J ane the Virgin star Justin Baldoni, Clouds tells the true story of Zach Sobiech, a teenager from Minnesota who was diagnosed with bone cancer when he was 14 years old. We’re available 24/7. Despite us, God chose to use our family and Zach’s story in this amazing way.”. Baldoni spoke from his Los Angeles office in the below interview, which has been lightly edited for clarity. The story of Zach Sobiech, the Stillwater, Minnesota kid who penned the viral hit single “Clouds,” is a love story bursting with hope and happiness and enduring faith. His mom Laura had a big prayer. “You’ve got two very fragile people going through a really hard thing,” she said. It was his debut and only single released as a solo artist, released digitally on December 14, 2012, and later included in his debut EP, Fix Me Up (released under his band name, A Firm Handshake). ‘Clouds’ Spotlights Catholic Family’s Struggles With Teen’s Terminal Illness. “I want people to see that our lives are messy,” she said. When you read Laura’s book, Lourdes was kind of the pivotal moment because they were going for healing. The movie, directed by Justin Baldoni, chronicles Zach’s senior year of high school and the last year of his life. Based on the memoir by Laura Sobiech, “Clouds” premieres today on Disney Plus. The documentary and Zach's death led to an even bigger wave of viral interest in Clouds. Justin Baldoni: It has been a whirlwind, man. “I did ask God to physically heal Zach,” said Sobiech. “Even then, I thought: We don’t really need to go to France to get a miracle,” recalled Sobiech. Clouds follows Zach’s journey over the course of his senior year as he navigates the complexities of love, friendship, family and leaving behind a musical legacy. It was his debut and only single released as a solo artist, released digitally on December 14, 2012, and later included in his debut EP, Fix Me Up (released under his band name, A Firm Handshake). We fought. The latest faith-inspired Disney movie Clouds tells the story of Zach Sobiech, a high school student who wrote a song that went viral during his senior year, after finding out his cancer was terminal. It’s is based on the life of Lakeland teen Zach Sobiech who inspired millions around the world with his song, Clouds. 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Can we choose to recognize our existence and spend our time doing things that make us happy and other people happy and conserve the world? In many ways, a miracle did happen. “I can’t think of a better time than right now to release a movie like this,” said Baldoni in a recent interview. I would argue that this is not a sick kid movie, or a cancer movie, or a death movie. To me, it’s the most apparent and hopeful way I can show people that life doesn’t end here, which was my goal with this film. (Image via Google Images) Screens x November 5, 2020 ‘Clouds’ on Disney+ Encourages Viewers To Live Life To the Fullest. On Wednesday, Disney released the trailer for “Clouds,” a true story about Zach Sobiech, a teen with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, who inspired others through music. In the opening scene of the movie “Clouds,” a tall, lanky teenager walks into Stillwater Area High School on crutches. Story continues When you add in the antagonist of cancer and the prognosis of death, time is running out and it’s a ticking clock. Also, we took incredible care and effort to make this feel real and organic. He and his wife live in the Washington, DC area with their son and soon-to-be-born daughter. After being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of bone cancer, the teenager is determined to live out his dreams no matter how long he has left. The remarkable true story of singer/songwriter Zach Sobiech is brought to life in the first trailer for the upcoming movie Clouds. And I think that was the answer we received.”. 1 on iTunes -- beating out Beyoncé's latest song. With Fin Argus, Neve Campbell, Sabrina Carpenter, Madison Iseman. What are we really looking for? Are we setting ourselves up? “The scene where Rob and I are arguing on the deck of the house, it just didn’t ring true,” said Laura Sobiech. For those unfamiliar with the film’s background, CLOUDS is an inspiring true story about Zach Sobiech, a seventeen-year-old high school senior living with a rare bone cancer, and a great love for music. This film is about a teen with a terminal illness, much like your documentary series “My Last Days” and your previous film, “Five Feet Apart.” Why are questions about mortality so compelling to you? With Fin Argus, Neve Campbell, Sabrina Carpenter, Madison Iseman. "Clouds" is a song by American singer-songwriter, Zach Sobiech. During his senior year of high school, Zach finds out that his cancer has now spread throughout his body, and he has a limited amount of time left. Clouds on Disney+, which began streaming on Friday, is the kind of movie that will have even the most stoic of viewers sobbing. 1. More than anything, this is a true story where you can touch the history. 1 on iTunes -- beating out Beyoncé's latest song. Hateful critics would have been like, “Oh, wow, you’re force-feeding us faith and eternity?”. The film is a biopic of American singer-songwriter Zach Sobiech, whose single Clouds became one of the biggest hits of 2013 shortly before he passed away due to Ostepsarcoma. A graduate of the University of Colorado, he previously worked on staff at The Heritage Foundation and Focus on the Family. “Lourdes is like coming in from a freezing cold blizzard into a warm, cozy house and getting wrapped in a blanket,” she said. The true story of Zach Sobiech and his music come to life on Disney+. Story continues In the SoulPancake documentary, which has now surpassed 15 million views, Zach recounts his journey of turning to music to express himself and to comfort his loved ones after receiving his terminal diagnosis at age 17. By Olivia Moosey, DePaul University. “But as much as we want to touch peoples’ lives, we want to freakin’ end and find a cure for osteosarcoma and children’s cancer. In the week before the movie came out, I had a really far-fetched dream which I mentioned in an interview. Following Zach’s diagnosis, the film depicts how the Catholic family sought divine intervention for his healing in addition to medical treatment. And I made it for a general audience: to hopefully inspire them to remember what’s important, chase their dreams, seize the day, and recognize they have one wild and precious life. Also available on most smart TVs and streaming services. If we don’t do it with our lives, what is the calendar but something that daily gets checked off and becomes less than? Baldoni: See, I would push back on the question of eternity being hazy only because the movie ends in a very specific way: with a sign from heaven. Baldoni had first met Zach, when he appeared in his documentary My Last Days: Meet Zach Sobiech, and in December 2018 had announced that he would be telling his inspiring story through a feature film. Sobiech spent the afternoon guiding Holden as she rewrote the scene, with input from the actors. Yet it’s clear throughout the progression of the film that the Sobiechs' faith is an integral part of their story. While viewers see their spirits were willing, realities of the flesh are also close at hand. The film isn’t a documentary, it is a Hollywood telling of it. But, ultimately, all of us have a choice: Can we find hope and light in the darkness? Copyright © 2020 The Federalist, a wholly independent division of FDRLST Media, All Rights Reserved. That’s why we view every news story through the lens of faith. It was very intentional that I put it there, and that we end the movie by showing the real picture. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Clouds movie will be released on Disney+ this fall. His legacy lives on in his music and other tangible ways. Hollywood stars with significant past credits sat around the conference room table: Neve Campbell (“Scream” franchise) portrays Laura, Tom Everett Scott (“That Thing You Do”) her husband Rob, Fin Argus (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) their son Zach, and Sabrina Carpenter (“Adventures in Babysitting”) his best friend. At some point, all of us in this life are going to have to choose hope — or allow ourselves to be consumed with darkness and pain. The new movie on Disney+ shows that you can accomplish anything no matter the challenges. As a mother of four, Sobiech is used to speaking up when situations require it. On the day of Sobiech's funeral, the song shot to No. Do I have this meeting? "Zach changed my life completely," director Justin Baldoni tells ET. Upon learning of his terminal diagnosis, Zach took up songwriting and quickly achieved cultural impact — including a No. But, man, we’re alive and it’s hopeful. It’s is based on the life of Lakeland teen Zach Sobiech who inspired millions around the world with his song, Clouds. We wrestled. Because of Lourdes, Zach really changed and recognized what he wanted to do with his time. Just like the movie, life is not easy so I’m dealing with balancing my family. It was a huge part of their story. And as people learned more about Zach, others stepped up to help carry his message forward, including Rainn Wilson’s YouTube channel, SoulPancake, which released a documentary … Call (800) 700-7000 or request prayer. 'Clouds' cast reflects on Zach Sobiech's legacy 'We could make a difference' | How an email to 700 Zachs is becoming a force for good Disney releases trailer for Zach Sobiech movie 'Clouds' In the SoulPancake documentary, which has now surpassed 15 million views, Zach recounts his journey of turning to music to express himself and to comfort his loved ones after receiving his terminal diagnosis at age 17. She began writing the book three weeks after Zach passed away, completing it 12 weeks later. Premiering today on Disney Plus, “Clouds” recounts the story of Zach Sobiech, one of four siblings raised in a Catholic home in Lakeland, Minnesota. "We always were like, 'Oh, this is cool. “We didn’t do things perfectly. They had a whirlwind of a year together, which included Zach's original song "Clouds" going viral and a short documentary. Help us continue to be a voice for truth in the media by supporting CBN News for as little as $1. All the while, Sobiech was struggling with terminal osteosarcoma. Thanks to an acquaintance who paid their way, the Sobiechs traveled to the world’s most famous healing shrine in Lourdes, France. When Zach began to write songs, his music caught the attention of film director Justin Baldoni, who soon released a 20-minute documentary on his story. His mom noted Zach “loved the spirit of Disney movies” their family watched together. Now, he's hoping Zach Sobiech's story will change yours, too: Clouds tells the … “For us, it was this tranquil, peace-filled place to retreat.”, Nothing evidently supernatural occurred. Instead, he created a video with the help of Jason Mraz, Ashley Tisdale, Sara Bareilles, Chris Pratt and more celebrities lip syncing to “Clouds,” which he showed to Zach and his family. With “Clouds” just released, what have been some of your favorite reactions? However, music in the film was symbolic of what the experience felt like for them. “But I also asked for his grace, that his hand would carry us through whatever would happen. Proceeds from the sale of "Clouds" go to the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund, which is a branch of the Children's Cancer Research Fund. Clouds was shot in Montreal, and is based on the memoir Fly a Little Higher by Laura Sobiech, Zach’s mother, adapted by Kara Holden. Fast-forward seven years, and Baldoni’s dream project — a dramatic film about Zach — has released as “Clouds,” now streaming on Disney+. “It wasn’t anything near what we would have said.” After the table read, director Baldoni huddled up with Campbell, Scott, and screenplay writer Kara Holden, all discussing how that scene between husband and wife needed work. Baldoni directed the documentary for SoulPancake in 2013 — released just a few weeks before Zach's death — and directed the new Disney+ movie Clouds in memory of him. The world is in chaos. Then you have a film you connect with and that inspires people. Fin Argus, the star of the new Disney+ film Clouds, had a personal connection to playing Zach Sobiech, an American teen who died from a rare bone cancer shortly after becoming a viral music sensation. Fin Argus is Zach Sobiech and Sabrina Carpenter is Samantha “Sammy” Brown in the movie “Clouds.” (Disney/Laurent Guerin) Because of the pandemic, the … Young musician Zach Sobiech discovers his cancer has spread, leaving him just a few months to live. Baldoni directed the 2013 documentary for SoulPancake — released just a few weeks before Zach's death — and directed the new Disney+ movie Clouds in memory of him. His song topped the charts on iTunes seven years ago, and then a second-time last week. People experience prayer and God in different ways. In “Clouds,” viewers get to know this family and their Catholic faith a little bit. Fin Argus and Sabrina Carpenter play Zach and Sammy, who were longtime friends since they were children. Justin became close to the Sobiechs while shooting the documentary, which inspired him to turn Zach’s story into a movie. "Clouds" is a song by American singer-songwriter, Zach Sobiech. Clouds on Disney+, which began streaming on Friday, is the kind of movie that will have even the most stoic of viewers sobbing. It shows that Zach, a 17-year-old boy who was dying, was real.”, One of few original films released thus far on Disney Plus, “Clouds” fits alongside their library of true-life biopics. Baldoni directed the 2013 documentary for SoulPancake — released just a few weeks before Zach’s death — and directed the new Disney+ movie Clouds in memory of him. Author and mother of four Laura Sobiech discusses the new film depicting her son’s life and cultural impact — and the role of faith during trying times. So often, we are given the false pretense that if we choose one thing, it means that we have to ignore the other. In the opening scene of the movie “Clouds,” a tall, lanky teenager walks into Stillwater Area High School on crutches. “Certainly if that’s not something you want your children to see, then they shouldn’t see it,” said Sobiech. Baldoni: A lot of people might look at a one-liner on this film and think it’s a sick kid movie about cancer and a kid who dies. You can have both happen simultaneously. The simple music that came through him was so heart-wrenching yet hopeful. You can both be in pain and suffering and also choose hope. Fin Argus, the star of the new Disney+ film Clouds, had a personal connection to playing Zach Sobiech, an American teen who died from a rare bone cancer shortly after becoming a viral music sensation. That’s part of the teenage experience. As of this week, the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund has raised more than $2 million to research better treatments and even a cure for the rare bone cancer. "Clouds" tells the story of 17-year-old musician Zach Sobiech whose world gets turned upside down when he finds out his cancer has spread. Imagine the story of a Minnesota born and bred 17-year-old funny, dorky kid who, over the course of his senior year, rises to stardom. What I love about this story is that you realize you don’t have to choose one over the other. “We wrestled with what to expect. Proceeds from the sale of "Clouds" go to the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund, which is a branch of the Children's Cancer Research Fund. Baldoni: Oh, of course. Because we don’t need to lose another bright soul.”, Active in their community while still busy raising kids and now one grandchild, Laura and Rob Sobiech consider it providential the film is releasing during this contentious season. Some people see “Clouds” as just the latest take on a sub-genre where a sick teen makes a final wish. We wanted to show that in a very reverent and sincere way. The faith-guided mother is sensitive to how families with young kids are vigilant about content even in an inspirational movie. “I just kind of butted in and said, ‘Well, do you want to know what we were really fighting about?’ They all looked at me and said: ‘Yeah, we do!’” she recounted. Need prayer? 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