An in-depth conversation with filmmaker Matt Whitaker on Angel Studios’ “Truth & Treason”—the true story of LDS teen resister Helmut Hübener—covering the film’s 20-year faith-driven journey, why opening-weekend support matters, and how Saints today can stand courageously for truth.
In this episode of Zion Media, we sit down with filmmaker Matt Whitaker to explore the incredible journey behind Truth & Treason, a new Angel Studios release telling the true story of Helmut Hübener—the 16-year-old Latter-day Saint who stood up to Nazi Germany with courage and conviction.
You will hear about Matt’s 20-year path to bring this story to life, the sacrifices he and his family made, and how this project went from a small PBS documentary to a worldwide theatrical release. Matt shares how faith, persistence, and divine timing guided the film through setbacks and delays until now, when the world most needs its message.
We dive into the history behind Helmut and his friends, the impact of standing for truth in dangerous times, and the lessons this story holds for Saints today. Matt also talks about his own background as a filmmaker, his earlier works such as Saints and Soldiers and The Work and the Glory, and why creating faith-based but high-quality content matters for this generation.
This conversation is more than just a behind-the-scenes look at a film—it’s a call to reflect on your own discipleship. As you listen, ask yourself the same question Matt has carried for decades: What would I have done then? And what will I do now?
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/86GCk6DGWHE
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