News Update: Chris Vaughn Faces Backlash Over Planned Documentary Making Arby

Middletown, NJ — April 21, 2021 — Independent filmmaker and musician Chris Vaughn announced plans to begin production on a new documentary, tentatively titled Making Arby, which set out to explore the spiritual dimensions of film and music. The project aimed to bridge creativity and faith, highlighting the deeper truths that inspire both art forms.

However, Vaughn’s vision quickly drew opposition from within his own circle. Sources close to the project confirm that certain family members resisted the film’s direction, fearing that the documentary might cast light on aspects of their “less than moral lifestyle and views.”

Instead of support, Vaughn and his immediate family were met with targeted pushback and personal attacks, with tensions escalating beyond creative disagreement into deeply personal territory. Despite the hostility, Vaughn has remained vocal about his commitment to telling stories that merge artistry with spirituality, even when it comes at a personal cost.

“Film and music are powerful vessels,” Vaughn said in a prepared statement. “They can confront, heal, and reveal. But when truth makes people uncomfortable, resistance always follows.”

The Chris Vaughn Company began pre-production on spiritual film about faith, family and friends that was originally called "Making Arby" and has been updated to "Feelin' Lucky."

The future of Making Arby remains uncertain, but Vaughn’s dedication to faith-driven storytelling suggests the project—or its themes—may find new life in a reimagined form.

CVC Staff Writer, Caleb Rivers, updated August 2025. Archives.