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When Zachary Beaver Came to Town (2003)
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Zachary Beaver, a sideshow attraction also known as the world's fattest boy, arrives in the sleepy town of Granger, Texas. | add synopsis
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An Endearing and Poignant Journey of Acceptance
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Jonathan Lipnicki | ... | Toby Wilson |
 | Cody Linley | ... | Cal |
 | Jesse Pennington | ... | Wayne |
 | Jane Krakowski | ... | Heather |
 | Eric Stoltz | ... | Otto |
 | Kevin Corrigan | ... | Paulie (as Kevin Fitzgerald Corrigan) |
| Sarah Whalen | ... | Sally in the Pick-up |
| Louanne Stephens | ... | Earline |
| Hudson Lee Long | ... | Wylie Womack (as Hudson Long) |
| Lou Perryman | ... | Ferris |
 | Brady Coleman | ... | Sheriff |
| Kathleen Lancaster | ... | Kate McKnight |
 | Amanda Alch | ... | Scarlett Staling |
 | Joanna McCray | ... | Tara |
| David Little | ... | Thoughtful farmer |
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Rated PG for some thematic elements and language.
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Shooting started on 23 September 2002 and wrapped up by 04 November 2002. However, the film wasn't released until 2005 as it spent much of 2003 and 2004 on the film festival circuit.
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Continuity: When arguing with his dad after the wake, Toby is wearing brown pants, but when he walks off he is wearing blue jeans.
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Referenced in "Troldspejlet: (#36.4)" (2006)
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Love's just a Phone Call Away
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I enjoyed getting the opportunity to view this particular film at the Paramount during the film festival. As I watched it, some aspects of the film reminded me of the movie "Stand By Me". Perhaps, I felt a connection between the portrayal of the strong relationships and endearing and poignant journeys of the three young boys in "When Zachary Beaver Came to Town" and the group of boys in "Stand By Me". Although, it was obviously adapted some from the book, (which so many films are); I felt like it was successful in capturing what to me was the most important message, Acceptance. Furthermore, the film portrayed a wide range of examples of acceptance... (acceptance of self, differences, life and death,) which not only included the primary characters, but also involved the whole town in the film. I appreciate when a film actually contains meaningful and relative lessons in life, yet remains equally entertaining at the same time. The film, "When Zachary Beaver Came to Town", is definitely one that can evoke a wide range of emotions on the viewer's part. Hopefully, it will make it to the "Big Screen" in some form or fashion, so others can get a chance to enjoy it.