Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Morgan Freeman Boards LGBTQ+ Animated Documentary 'Break Out' as EP
Imagine a love story where two people, Alexei and Dimitri, are in love in Russia.
But, because of unfair laws, they have to hide their relationship.
The documentary, "Break Out," tells their story using animations to protect them.
The movie shows how they try to stay together despite police and war, and their journey across different countries to be safe and free.
Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary are helping make this movie.
It's a story about love, courage, and wanting to live honestly, even when it's hard.
Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary are executive producers for the animated documentary "Break Out."
The film follows Alexei and Dimitri, a couple facing persecution in Russia due to anti-LGBTQ laws and war.
The story is about their fight for freedom, taking them across continents.
The documentary uses animation to protect the identities of its subjects and for emotional impact.
The movie is produced by CreativeChaos vmg and Infinite Studios in association with Revelations Entertainment.
- Who
- Alexei and Dimitri, a couple, along with director Tom Donahue and executive producers Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary.
- What
- An animated documentary titled "Break Out" following the journey of a LGBTQ+ couple.
- When
- A festival premiere is slated for next year.
- Where
- The story unfolds across multiple continents, with the backdrop of Russia and Ukraine.
- Why
- To tell a story about the couple's fight for freedom and resilience in the face of persecution.
- Movie Title
- Break Out
- Primary Subject
- LGBTQ+ couple
- Directed By
- Tom Donahue
- Executive Producers
- Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary
- Production Companies
- CreativeChaos vmg, Infinite Studios, and Revelations Entertainment
- Premise
- Love story set against Russia's anti-LGBTQ laws and the war in Ukraine