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"He could feel himself losing control..." Freestyle Digital Media has unveiled an official trailer for an indie film titled Warden, a faux documentary about a real-world superhero and the implications of vigilantism. Yes, it's very similar to Chronicle from 2012, also about what if someone actually had superpowers. Warden explores the real-world impact of an ordinary kid who discovers he has superpowers and decides he can save his ailing city and further impact the lives of those forever changed by the rise of the world's first superhero. Unlike traditional superhero tales, Warden focuses on the effect of a superhero's presence on all of the ordinary people as it portrays the diverse reactions of those who love him, those who sell their souls for him, those who fight against him, and those who seek the truth amidst the chaos. No stranger to the superhero genre, director Marcus Alqueres gained viral success with his short The Flying Man.

“Warden” is a new live-action, crime-fighting superhero feature, directed by Marcus Alqueres, starring Giovanni de Lorenzi, Alli Willow, Brian Townes, Antonio Saboia, James Turpin, Bukassa Kabengele, Nathalia Florentino and Plínio Soares, releasing March 14, 2025 on DVD and video-on-demand:

‘What drew me to ‘Warden’ was its reflection of society’s deep fascination with heroes…

‘…how we elevate them, place our faith in their power to save us and the hidden dangers that come with it”, said Alqueres.

“I love exploring ‘what if’ scenarios and reimagining familiar genres in unexpected ways, and Warden gave me the opportunity to do both.

“In a real-world-inspired narrative, ‘Warden’ redefines heroism and deconstructs traditional notions of what it means to be a hero, challenging audiences to question the difference between the heroes we seek, the ones we create and the ones we truly need…”

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