Danglinn Productions celebrates the expanding distribution of its historical documentary exploring Roger Williams and the founding of religious freedom in America.
We’re excited to announce the continued distribution success of our documentary, Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion.
Since its premiere in August 2025, the independently produced feature documentary has expanded its reach through a growing number of streaming platforms, Christian entertainment services, digital distributors, and television outlets.
Written and directed by Andrew Linn of Danglinn Productions, the film explores one of the most significant and often overlooked stories in American history: the life of Roger Williams and his pioneering defense of religious liberty and freedom of conscience.
Where Church and State Has Been Distributed
The documentary’s expanding distribution includes the following platforms and outlets:
Newsmax+
Church and State has joined the documentary programming available through Newsmax+, introducing the story of Roger Williams to audiences interested in American history, faith, government, and constitutional freedoms.
Salem News Channel
The documentary was selected for programming on Salem News Channel as part of its America 250 Film Series, commemorating the approaching 250th anniversary of American independence.
This television exposure represents an exciting opportunity to share the film’s historical message with a wider national audience.
Vision Video
Vision Video, a well-established distributor of Christian films and educational programming, is another important distribution outlet for the documentary.
Its focus on faith-based films and historical content makes it a natural home for a documentary exploring religious freedom through the life of Roger Williams.
Fawesome
The film has also been made available through Fawesome, a free, ad-supported streaming platform offering films, documentaries, and television programming.
Redeem TV
Church and State has reached Christian audiences through Redeem TV, a streaming service offering faith-based films, documentaries, and family-friendly entertainment.
FaithChannel
FaithChannel was among the early streaming platforms to make Church and State available following its premiere, helping introduce the film to audiences interested in uplifting, educational, and faith-centered programming.
Stash TV
The documentary has also expanded into additional free streaming distribution through Stash TV, providing another avenue for audiences to discover the film.
YouTube and Vimeo
In addition to third-party distribution, Church and State is accessible through online video platforms, including YouTube and an ad-free Vimeo viewing option.
These digital options allow viewers to learn about Roger Williams and the history of religious freedom without relying exclusively on traditional television distribution.
From Independent Documentary to Expanding Distribution
For an independently produced documentary, securing distribution across multiple outlets is an important achievement.
Unlike major studio films, independent documentaries often rely on a combination of licensing agreements, digital streaming services, specialized distributors, and direct-to-audience releases to reach viewers.
The continuing expansion of Church and State demonstrates the opportunities available for independently produced historical films to reach audiences across different platforms.
For Danglinn Productions, each additional distribution opportunity represents another way to bring this important historical story to the public.
Why Roger Williams’ Story Matters
Long before America’s founding, Roger Williams challenged the union of religious and political authority in colonial New England.
His defense of freedom of conscience, opposition to government-enforced religion, and role in founding Rhode Island helped establish ideas that would later influence America’s tradition of religious liberty.
Through expert interviews and animation, Church and State examines Williams’ theological convictions and the historical development of the separation of church and state.
The documentary features:
- John M. Barry, New York Times bestselling author of Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul.
- Timothy L. Hall, historian and author of Separating Church and State: Roger Williams and Religious Liberty.
- William J. Federer, historian, author, and public speaker.
- Stephen Unthank, pastor and theological educator.
Together, these contributors explore the historical and religious principles that shaped Williams’ understanding of civil government and liberty of conscience.
A Milestone for Danglinn Productions
As the filmmaker behind both Fearless Freddie and Church and State, I’m grateful to see our latest documentary reach audiences through so many different distribution outlets.
Producing an independent documentary requires years of research, filming, editing, and collaboration. Seeing that work reach viewers through established streaming services and television outlets is deeply rewarding.
More importantly, each new platform provides another opportunity for people to learn about Roger Williams and consider the importance of religious freedom in America’s past, present, and future.
Watch Church and State
To watch the documentary, view the official trailer, or explore available streaming options, visit:
We encourage viewers to share the film with friends, family, churches, educators, homeschool communities, and anyone interested in the history of America’s religious liberties.
Danglinn Productions is an independent video production company specializing in documentary filmmaking, commercial video production, wedding videography, and professional storytelling.
Learn more at DanglinnProductions.com.