Kirk Cameron, perhaps best known for his role as Mike Seaver on the hit show "Growing Pains," posted a plea on his Facebook page after the social media network blocked him from posting links to his new movie, "Unstoppable," according to Deadline.
"Calling all friends of Faith, Family, and Freedom!" Cameron posted. "Facebook has officially "blocked" me and you (and everyone else!) from posting any link to my new movie at UnstoppableTheMovieDOTcom, labeling the content as 'abusive,' 'unsafe,' and 'spammy!'
"This is my most personal film about faith, hope, and love, and about why God allows bad things to happen to good people," the post continued.
Cameron then encouraged Facebook users to help him get the link allowed. YouTube also blocked the link. After Cameron posted his request, more than 250,000 fans shared the post, resulting in a reversal of the decision from both Facebook and later, YouTube.
The trailer includes images of people running from a masked man holding a rock over his head, giving the appearance he might be trying to hit someone with it. Cameron described the film as dealing with why bad things happen to good people.
"People tried to stop 'Unstoppable' on Facebook, and because millions of us joined together as one voice, Facebook has apologized and welcomed us back!" Cameron posted after Facebook restored the trailer. "You all just demonstrated to the press...that the communities of faith, hope, and love are, well...unstoppable."
When YouTube didn't lift the ban right away, Cameron posted another plea.
"Now can you all talk to YouTube??" he posted. "They have blocked and labeled the 'Unstoppable' trailer as 'spam,' 'scam,' and 'deceptive!'
YouTube then also complied, though the company hasn't commented on the trailer.
"Because of your firm, loving, and clear voice, not only did Facebook welcome us back, YouTube also removed its block on our Unstoppable movie trailer," Cameron posted. "My phone is ringing off the hook to talk with me about how powerful the faith community is to accomplish good things when we put our hearts and minds together."
"Unstoppable" is a one-night, live event that's set to occur at 8 p.m. EST on September 24. Tickets are currently available.
Unstoppable Trailer.
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