The true story of a single mom who overcomes many of life's obstacles.
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- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.
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Cast
| Debra Winger | ... |
Dawn Anna Townsend
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| Alex Van | ... |
Bink
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Sam Howard | ... |
Josh Townsend
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Stephen Warner | ... |
Matt Townsend
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| Krista Rae | ... |
Kristin Townsend
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| Tatiana Maslany | ... |
Lauren 'Lulu' Dawn Townsend - age 12
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Robert Theberge | ... |
Shane
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Quinn Singer | ... |
Lauren 'Lulu' DawnTownsend
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| Patricia Harras | ... |
Mary
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| Greg Lawson | ... |
Dr. Emerson
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Gillian Carfra | ... |
Crisis worker
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Yuri Yeremin | ... |
Self
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| Lee Cameron | ... |
Health teacher
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Christine Hamilton | ... |
Tall girl
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Scott Arnold | ... |
Dr. Albert Bender
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| Brandon Firla | ... |
Interviewer
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| Josh Emerson | ... |
Large boy
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Tom Casey | ... |
Young doctor
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Larry Austin | ... |
Elderly doctor
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Fif Fernandez | ... |
Anesthesiologist
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Gail Hanrahan | ... |
Dawn Anna's nurse
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Levinia Hawkins | ... |
Woman doctor
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| Barb Mitchell | ... |
News reporter
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| Lori Bachynski | ... |
Young woman with brace
(as Lori Barnes-Smith)
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Asia Walker | ... |
Student
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| Tom Carey | ... |
Young doctor (uncredited)
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| Arliss Howard | ... |
Physical Therapist (uncredited)
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| Dwight Layne | ... |
Rival Basketball Captain (uncredited)
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| Tamu Stolbie | ... |
Volleyball team member (uncredited)
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Dina Torok | ... |
Background singer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Arliss Howard | ... | (as Less R. Howard) |
Written by
| Robert Munic | ... | (written by) (as Albert T. Lemme) and |
| Arliss Howard | ... | (written by) & |
| Jim Howard | ... | (written by) (as James Howard) |
Produced by
| Tom Cox | ... | producer |
| Arliss Howard | ... | co-producer |
| Peter Lhotka | ... | producer |
| Murray Ord | ... | producer |
| Tom Patricia | ... | executive producer |
| Jordy Randall | ... | producer |
| Madeleine Sherak | ... | executive producer |
| William Sherak | ... | executive producer |
| Jason Shuman | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Adam Fields | ||
Cinematography by
| Guy Dufaux | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Gib Jaffe | ||
| Jay Rabinowitz | ||
Editorial Department
| Tom Engelmann | ... | colorist (as Tom Engleman) |
| Craig Galka | ... | assistant editor (as Rainier Galaka) |
| Nick Iannelli | ... | on-line editor |
| Hilary Peabody | ... | assistant editor |
| Perri Pivovar | ... | assistant editor |
| Chris Wallace | ... | colorist |
| JuliAnne Bonnett | ... | telecine assistant (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Jackie Lind | ||
Production Design by
| John Blackie | ||
Set Decoration by
| Linda Williams | ||
Costume Design by
| Lizzie McGovern | ||
Makeup Department
| Caroline Dehner | ... | hair designer |
| Leonard Engelman | ... | personal makeup artist: Debra Winger |
| Prudence Olenik | ... | key makeup artist |
| Toni-Ann Walker | ... | personal hair stylist: Debra Winger |
| Joanne Jacobsen | ... | first assistant makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| W. Michael Beard | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Jim O'Grady | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ehud Ellman | ... | first assistant director |
| Karen Sowiak | ... | second assistant director |
| Jesse Cooper | ... | trainee assistant director (uncredited) |
| Cory Faulkner | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Troy Rudolph | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Leonard Ayotte | ... | construction coordinator (as Len Ayotte) |
| Crystal Husum | ... | scenic painter |
| Denise Nadredre | ... | props buyer (as Denise Buza) |
| Tim Ranson | ... | propmaster |
| Tim C Campbell | ... | paint coordinator (uncredited) |
| Erin Olinger | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Brent Strosher | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Bev Ulmer | ... | scenic painter (uncredited) |
| Landin Walsh | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| James Weeks | ... | head greensperson (uncredited) |
| Kimberley Zaharko | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Elius Caruso | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Bill Mather | ... | sound supervisor |
| Michael Playfair | ... | sound recordist |
| Dale Sheldrake | ... | dialogue editor |
| Andrew Tay | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Steve Baine | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Levent Erdogan | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Jamie Gould | ... | dubbing mixer (uncredited) |
| Matthew McKenzie | ... | adr recordist (uncredited) |
| Peter Persaud | ... | foley recordist (uncredited) |
| Justan Ross | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Sylvaine Dufaux | ... | camera operator |
| Charles Koetke | ... | best boy grip |
| Ron MacLeay | ... | key grip (as Ron Macleay) |
| Peter Markowski | ... | best boy electric |
| Martin Wilde | ... | gaffer |
| Chooch Paglaro | ... | video playback coordinator (uncredited) |
| Dan Power | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Dany Racine | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Jackie Lind | ... | casting |
| Louise Mackiewicz | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Carolyn Devins | ... | extras costumer |
| Brook Hesseln | ... | costume truck supervisor |
| Nancy Prevost | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Mary Hyde-Kerr | ... | costume set supervisor (uncredited) |
| Leslie Tufts | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Mark Voyce | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Ron Sexsmith | ... | composer: additional music |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sandi Cameron | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Doug Slupski | ... | driver: hair/make up/ wardrobe |
Additional Crew
| Orna Banarie | ... | assistant: Tom Patricia |
| Samantha Beck | ... | medical consultant |
| Darwin Bohn | ... | production accountant |
| Melissa Brenner | ... | assistant: Mr. Howard and Ms. Winger |
| Barbara Chisholm | ... | production coordinator |
| Deborah Heslop | ... | assistant to producer |
| Kirk Jarrett | ... | safety coordinator |
| Darren Knox | ... | medical consultant |
| Christie Mattull | ... | insurance services |
| Barry McLean | ... | consultant: volleyball (as Barry Mclean) |
| Jenny Pachet | ... | medical consultant |
| Sue Weatherhead | ... | medical consultant |
| David Zimmerman | ... | assistant: Madeleine Sherak and Jason Shuman |
| Dale Ross Braun | ... | assistant production accountant (uncredited) / post-production accountant (uncredited) |
| Kim Gawryluk | ... | accounting clerk (uncredited) |
| Chris Ippolito | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| David M. Taylor | ... | payroll accountant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Cassie Bernall | ... | this film is dedicated to those who lost their lives (as Cassie) |
| Steven Curnow | ... | this film is dedicated to those who lost their lives (as Steve) |
| Corey DePooter | ... | this film is dedicated to those who lost their lives (as Corey) |
| Kelly Fleming | ... | this film is dedicated to those who lost their lives (as Kelly) |
| Michael Glasser | ... | special thanks (as Dr. Michael Glasser) |
| Ed Goren | ... | special thanks |
| Matthew Kechter | ... | this film is dedicated to those who lost their lives (as Matt) |
| Daniel Mauser | ... | this film is dedicated to those who lost their lives (as Danny) |
| John Mazziota | ... | special thanks (as Dr. John Mazziota) |
| Dave Sanders | ... | this film is dedicated to those who lost their lives (as Dave) |
| Rachel Scott | ... | this film is dedicated to those who lost their lives (as Rachel) |
| Isaiah Shoels | ... | this film is dedicated to those who lost their lives (as Isaiah) |
| Daniel Steepleton | ... | this film is dedicated to those who lost their lives (as Danny) |
| John Tomlin | ... | this film is dedicated to those who lost their lives (as John) |
| Lauren Townsend | ... | this film is dedicated to those who lost their lives (as Lauren) |
| Kyle Velasquez | ... | this film is dedicated to those who lost their lives (as Kyle) |
Production Companies
- Alberta Film Entertainment (A Co-Production with)
- Blue Star Pictures
- My Bench Productions
- Revolution Studios
- The Alberta Film Development Program of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (produced with the participation of)
Distributors
- Lifetime Television (2005) (United States) (tv)
- LK-TEL (2006) (Argentina) (DVD)
- LK-TEL (2006) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Lifetime Movie Network (LMN)
- RTL Entertainment (2016) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL8)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD) (rental)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2006) (Japan) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Columbine High School (this film is dedicated to those who lost their lives at .. Kelly, John, Corey, Danny, Cassie, Matt, Isaiah, Kyle, Steve, Dave, Danny, Rachel and Lauren)
- Deluxe Post-Production (post-production facilities)
- Dr. Seuss Enterprises (Dr. Seuss book appear courtesy)
- JR Television Holding Company (copyright holder)
- Major League Baseball Properties (Colorado Rockies apparel/merchandise appears courtesy of)
- National Basketball Association (Denver Nuggets apparel/merchandise appears courtesy of)
- National Hockey Enterprises (Colorado Avalanche apparel/merchandise appears courtesy of)
- Orbit Digital (Avid systems provided by)
- William F. White International (equipment supplied by)
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Based on the true story of Dawn Anna Townsend, a mother who tried to overcome life's obstacles after losing her daughter, Lauren "Lulu" Dawn Townsend. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2005). See more » |
| Quotes |
Dawn Anna Townsend:
Everything that's loud is hollow inside. A drum, a horn. You're not hollow, I know it. So come on, make me look bad. Give me a tough one. See more » |