PRESS RELEASES
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EVENT DETAILS
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OFFICIAL DEBUT:
August 9, 2025
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FUTURE SCREENINGS:
To Be Announced Soon!
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Wartrace: A Living Soul
Film Premiere a Resounding Success, Future Episodes and Licensing Announced
MURFREESBORO, TN – SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The highly anticipated premiere of the documentary film “Wartrace: A Living Soul” on August 9th, 2025, exceeded all expectations, drawing an enthusiastic and above-average audience to celebrate the film's debut in Wartrace, TN. The positive response from the community and attendees has affirmed the film’s powerful message and sparked new opportunities for the project.
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The premiere was a true homecoming for the film, which explores the rich history and enduring spirit of Small Town America through the lens of Wartrace’s long-time residents. The overwhelming turnout and positive feedback from the event have inspired a new chapter for the documentary.
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"This film was a passion project three years in the making," says Murfreesboro-based filmmaker Heidi Cataldo-Warren. "As a solely funded independent filmmaker, I had the freedom to innovate and prioritize historical accuracy above all else, including working with a historic advisory board to ensure every detail was perfect. The incredible response to the premiere shows that this commitment to authentic storytelling resonates deeply with people, and we are excited to announce that eight to nine future episodes are now in the works.”
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Building on this success for a solely funded project, Cataldo-Warren is actively exploring new avenues to expand the film’s reach. In addition to the development of new episodes, licensing opportunities for the original film are now available for distribution, educational use, and broadcast. To support these future projects and ensure the preservation of these vital stories, grant applications have been submitted, demonstrating a commitment to continued community and historical storytelling.
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"Wartrace: A Living Soul" is a compelling 55-minute documentary that blends interview style, historic narrative, and storytelling to delve into the rich tapestry of life in the Wartrace area. The film showcases how history cycles through politics, music, and art, perpetually bringing people together. It is a powerful testament to the enduring soul of a small American town.
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FUTURE EPISODES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FILMMAKER
BIOGRAPHY
With over 35 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Murfreesboro-based filmmaker Heidi Cataldo-Warren is a true multi-hyphenate whose career has taken her to two-dozen countries and spanned nine U.S. states where she has lived. As the visionary behind Heidi's Studio, she has worn countless hats throughout her career—from award-winning photographer and published makeup artist to producer, director, and executive producer on numerous collaborative projects. Drawing on her expertise in branding, marketing, and talent development, she has advised bands to popularity, choreographed runway shows, and worked on sets in every capacity. Her latest venture, "Wartrace: A Living Soul," marks her highly anticipated first solo directorial and editorial debut in feature-length documentary filmmaking, bringing her seasoned, perfectionist's eye for detail to a passion project that is deeply personal.
MEDIA & INTERVIEWS
Interview with
Jon Gray on Just Plain Living
Interview with
Jon Gray on Just Plain Living
To see the interview written by
Roberta Nee Adams
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Wartrace: A Living Soul
DOCUMENTARY, OFFERING OVER A CENTURY OF LOCAL HISTORY AND HEART
FILM SYNOPSIS
RELEASED JUNE 24, 2025
"Wartrace: A Living Soul" is an intricately woven narrative that transcends time, revealing how the past, present, and future are tied together through the extraordinary cooperation, collaboration, and inherent goodness of a small American town. From the "Iron Horse" of the railroad to the modern-day "Iron Horse Craft Pizza," this film explores how history cycles through politics, music, and art, perpetually bringing people together. While touching on universal themes of hardship, symbolized by wars like the Civil War, the documentary emphasizes that one specific story passed down reflects all human experiences. It showcases how, even in adversity, the remarkable hearts of Wartrace's people foster resilience and innovation, allowing them to grow and succeed through good times and bad. Explore their rich local history through schools, newspapers, banks, churches, and more, in a powerful testament to the enduring soul of Small Town America.
MURFREESBORO, TN – JUNE 24, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A compelling new 55-minute documentary film, "Wartrace: A Living Soul," is set to make its public debut, offering an intimate look at local history and community through the eyes of its long-time residents. Produced, directed, and edited by Murfreesboro-based filmmaker, Heidi Cataldo-Warren, the film features four central interviews, including a remarkable 102-year-old lady who will celebrate her 103rd birthday this November.
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"Wartrace: A Living Soul" delves into the rich tapestry of life in the Wartrace area, capturing stories and reflections that span generations. The film aims to provide a unique and accurately historical perspective, highlighting the enduring spirit and character of the community through personal narratives, making it relatable to anyone who knows or loves Small Town America.
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"This film has been a true labor of love, a passion project," says Heidi Cataldo-Warren. "The wisdom and experiences shared by our interviewees – our oldest participant, a mayor and congressman who is also a music legend, a preservationist and restorationist, and a local mechanic turned aerospace engineer – are profoundly woven together with historic facts to offer a rare glimpse into a bygone era while connecting it to the present and potential future."
FILMMAKER
BIOGRAPHY
Heidi Cataldo-Warren is a Murfreesboro-based business owner who helps others build their businesses through process establishment, website development, content creation, and business knowledge. She has always been involved in the entertainment industry and has a deep commitment to storytelling that celebrates community, heritage, and history. "Wartrace: A Living Soul" marks Heidi's solely first directorial and editorial debut in feature-length documentary filmmaking. This is one of many other collaborative projects, however.