AN 8-PART LIMITED SERIES BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING BOOK
The Listening Road is a docuseries capturing the story of one man’s remarkable 33-day journey cycling 3,000 miles across the United States on a mission to engage with people from all walks of life in real conversations about things that matter most. The most significant conversations and the most dramatic riding challenges of all 33 days are presented across eight (8) episodes of 30-40 minute length. The series is already in post-production with seven (7) episodes completed and the finale in final stages of review. This series is not just targeted at cycling enthusiasts, but also to a faith-based audience as well as those interested in travel documentaries.
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SYNOPSIS
As a pastor, Neil Tomba noticed a disturbing trend among people in church: they were finding it increasingly difficult to talk about God to those outside of the church. Neil wanted to practice what he preached, so he set out to bike across the United States, talking—but more importantly, listening—to strangers from all walks of life about faith, their stories, and matters of the heart.
The Listening Road takes you on Neil’s remarkable journey across the country and straight into its soul—from Route 66 motels to state parks, a lake house, and a railway car; from conversations with Amish farmers to chats with truckers, cowboys, mechanics, and a descendant of Daniel Boone.
From one highway to the next, in heat and rain, up grueling mountain climbs and across incredible natural landscapes, we discover how, even in a culture of division and antagonism, real connection is possible. In our polarizing time, Neil models with compassion and curiosity that genuine connection happens only if we are willing to listen in love.
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STYLE
Narrative: Each day in the journey is presented through both the lens of landscapes, hardships, and conversations captured on camera and a narration provided by Neil reflecting on the experiences of the cycling team.
Visual: The trip was captured in stunning detail by a camera crew using multiple cameras, the primary camera being a RED Gemini. Episodes are presented in a 2:37 aspect ratio.
Episodic: All 33 days of the trip are presented over the course of eight (8) episodes running 30-35 minutes each.
AUDIENCE
Believers: As a Christian pastor, Neil Tomba is adept at starting meaningful conversations that lead to a discussion of deep spiritual matters.
Political Nomads: This series is appealing to anyone who is tired of the divisive nature of conversations in America.
Travel Enthusiasts: One of the most compelling aspects of The Listening Road is the beautiful cinematography of America’s natural landscapes.
Cycling Enthusiasts: The physical, mental, and spiritual challenges of riding a bike across the country is as compelling as the conversations.
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DISTRIBUTION
The Listening Road Docuseries Team is seeking to reach a wide audience on established streaming media content platforms.
We are happy to consider exclusive streaming rights provided the platform has a wide reach, but will also consider non-exclusive licensing that allows for distribution across multiple platforms if desired.
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