The Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Channel often showcases strong women, and so many viewers were excited about this film, especially the visually impaired community.
She isn't pitied when Emily Main loses her eyesight in Guiding Emily. Instead, she's portrayed as a strong, capable female who can overcome this and become even more vital than she was before.
Sarah Drew as Emily was the film's highlight, but Eric McCormack voicing Garth's thoughts provided plenty of entertainment.
Guiding Emily is based on Barbara Hinske's best-selling novel by the same name. Scriptwriter Betsy Morris transformed that material into a subtle, emotional script where Emily realistically deals with her blindness.
It's not all gloom and doom, though, since Eric McCormack offers Garth's thoughts throughout on being a guide dog and his unrequited crush on Emily. From the second he sees her as a puppy, he's positive that he's her person.
I had just one question.
She isn't pitied when Emily Main loses her eyesight in Guiding Emily. Instead, she's portrayed as a strong, capable female who can overcome this and become even more vital than she was before.
Sarah Drew as Emily was the film's highlight, but Eric McCormack voicing Garth's thoughts provided plenty of entertainment.
Guiding Emily is based on Barbara Hinske's best-selling novel by the same name. Scriptwriter Betsy Morris transformed that material into a subtle, emotional script where Emily realistically deals with her blindness.
It's not all gloom and doom, though, since Eric McCormack offers Garth's thoughts throughout on being a guide dog and his unrequited crush on Emily. From the second he sees her as a puppy, he's positive that he's her person.
I had just one question.
- 9/9/2023
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
Barbara Hinske’s best-selling novel has been turned into a film on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries by the same name. Guiding Emily is a heartwarming film starring Sarah Drew as Emily, whose life changes drastically when she becomes permanently blind after an unfortunate rock-climbing accident.
At the same time, a potential guide dog, Garth (voiced by Eric McCormack), struggles with his training. Through a series of missed opportunities, Emily and Garth overcome their obstacles and end up together.
TV Fanatic chatted with Barbara about the inspiration behind Guiding Emily, her favorite film scenes, and whether there will be sequels. Check out the interview below.
Hello Barbara. What was the inspiration behind Guiding Emily?
I was touring the Foundation for Blind Children in Phenix, Arizona, which also services a large adult population, and I was so moved by what I saw and their work. Choking back tears, I asked the development director,...
At the same time, a potential guide dog, Garth (voiced by Eric McCormack), struggles with his training. Through a series of missed opportunities, Emily and Garth overcome their obstacles and end up together.
TV Fanatic chatted with Barbara about the inspiration behind Guiding Emily, her favorite film scenes, and whether there will be sequels. Check out the interview below.
Hello Barbara. What was the inspiration behind Guiding Emily?
I was touring the Foundation for Blind Children in Phenix, Arizona, which also services a large adult population, and I was so moved by what I saw and their work. Choking back tears, I asked the development director,...
- 9/7/2023
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
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