Making good on a promise he made to his dying wife, a widower (Jones) opens a reading room, a place where people can learn to read. Despite his goodwill, problems in the neighborhood threaten his establishment.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 3 nominations.
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Cast
| James Earl Jones | ... |
William
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| Joanna Cassidy | ... |
Diana
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| Douglas Spain | ... |
Javier
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| Keith D. Robinson | ... |
Darrel
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| Monique Coleman | ... |
Leesha
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| Kathryne Dora Brown | ... |
Jillian
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Gabby Soleil | ... |
Majoli
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Idris Muhammed | ... |
Stephen
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| Austin Marques | ... |
Edgar
(as Austin Noah Marques)
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| Jessica Szohr | ... |
Dayva
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Spencir Bridges | ... |
Lamont
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| Tim Reid | ... |
Douglas
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| Georg Stanford Brown | ... |
Rahim
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| Christian Monzon | ... |
Omar
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| Mike Gomez | ... |
Keeley
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Jim Jansen | ... |
Dr. Miller
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Adam Crosby | ... |
Nick
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| Jeanne Sakata | ... |
Martha
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| Sonya Eddy | ... |
Mrs. Carr
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| Miguel Nájera | ... |
Mr. Samuels
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Yomi Perry | ... |
Emelda
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| Jim Ishida | ... |
Resident
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| Cristos | ... |
Victor Hernandez
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| Lynne Moody | ... |
Helen
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| Franc Ross | ... |
Man
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Rossano Flores | ... |
Car Jacker
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| Omar J. Dorsey | ... |
Ned
(as Omar Dorsey)
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| Brad Blumenthal | ... |
Computer Tech
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| Christian Eric Billings | ... |
Bodyguard (uncredited)
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| Michael Didriksson | ... |
Gangster #1 (uncredited)
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| Joe Duffy | ... |
Police Station Visitor (uncredited)
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Alexander Haney | ... |
Additional Voices (uncredited) (voice)
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David Rasner | ... |
Various Voices (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Georg Stanford Brown | ||
Written by
| Randy Feldman | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Albert T. Dickerson III | ... | producer (as Albert T. Dickerson) |
| Amy Goldberg | ... | co-executive producer |
| Robert A. Halmi | ... | executive producer (as Robert Halmi Jr.) |
| Jeff Kloss | ... | producer |
| Larry Levinson | ... | executive producer |
| Nick Lombardo | ... | co-executive producer |
| Peter A. Marshall | ... | co-executive producer |
Music by
| Elia Cmiral | ||
Cinematography by
| James W. Wrenn | ... | director of photography (as James Wrenn) |
Editing by
| Craig Bassett | ||
Editorial Department
| E. Dylan Costa | ... | assistant editor (as Elijah Dylan Costa) |
| Pete Fausone | ... | on-line editor (as Peter Fausone) |
| Kevin Gieseking | ... | post-production office coordinator |
| David Hayes | ... | colorist: dailies |
| Nona Khodai | ... | assistant editor |
| Frank Sharp | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Michael Volland | ... | colorist (as Mike Volland) |
| Lauren DeCicco | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Penny Perry | ||
| Amy Beth Reece | ... | (as Amy Reece) |
| Amy Roscoe | ||
Production Design by
| Yuda Acco | ||
Art Direction by
| Nathan Ogilvie | ||
Set Decoration by
| Beth Wooke | ... | (as Elizabeth Wooke) |
Costume Design by
| Tami Mor | ... | (as Tammy Moore) |
Makeup Department
| Art Anthony | ... | makeup assistant |
| Gerald Brown | ... | key hair stylist |
| Jessica Gorchow | ... | makeup assistant |
| Starr Jones | ... | key makeup artist |
| Heidi Light | ... | hair assistant |
| Justin Apone | ... | assistant to makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Albert T. Dickerson III | ... | unit production manager (as Albert T. Dickerson) |
| Jeff Kloss | ... | unit production manager |
| Tony Roman | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Glenn Fields | ... | second second assistant director |
| Michael D. Gillis | ... | first assistant director (as Michael Gillis) |
| Steven E. Simon | ... | second second assistant director |
| Jon-Paul Velasquez | ... | second assistant director (as Jon Paul Velasquez) |
Art Department
| Luciano Bilbao | ... | swing |
| Sarah Birnes | ... | shopper |
| Michael Butorac | ... | swing |
| Chuck Dutrow | ... | assistant props |
| Joseph Fedo | ... | scenic |
| Dianna Freas | ... | shopper |
| Javier Garcia | ... | swing |
| Jared D. Gillette | ... | swing |
| Kelly Hayes | ... | swing |
| Christopher Jones | ... | carpenter |
| Jesse Krank | ... | swing |
| Charles Leonard | ... | painter |
| Dana MacDuff | ... | prop master |
| Michael Maley | ... | swing |
| Donn Markel | ... | assistant props |
| George Maya | ... | swing |
| Chad McKnight | ... | leadman |
| Adam Mendes | ... | lead painter |
| David A. Novak | ... | on-set dresser |
| August R. Simien | ... | carpenter |
| Marcella Smith | ... | swing |
| Anitra Stevens | ... | swing |
| Terry Thorington | ... | swing |
Sound Department
| Roberto Dominguez Alegria | ... | foley mixer (as Roberto Dominguez) |
| Jason Brennan | ... | sound engineer |
| Gary Cunningham | ... | sound mixer (as Garry Cunningham) |
| Victoria S. Cunningham | ... | boom (as Victoria Cunningham) |
| Robert Fitzgerald | ... | adr supervisor / dialogue editor |
| Carrie Layne | ... | studio coordinator / studio director |
| Patrick O'Sullivan | ... | sound supervisor |
| Nancy Parker | ... | foley artist |
| Ken S. Polk | ... | re-recording mixer (as Ken Polk) |
| Michael Sable | ... | sound engineer (as Michael Sabbel) |
| Trevor Sperry | ... | adr mixer |
| Jake Eberle | ... | supervising sound editor (uncredited) |
| Mark Ettel | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Anthony Krajchir | ... | sound engineer (uncredited) |
| Carlos Sanches | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Gabriel J. Serrano | ... | sound engineer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Donn Markel | ... | special effects coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Marc Anderson | ... | electrician |
| James 'Slim Jim' Ballard | ... | key grip (as James Ballard) |
| William Ballard | ... | gaffer |
| Glendel R. Bondoc | ... | electrician |
| David Erickson | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Mike Foodman | ... | electrician (as Michael Foodman) |
| Nick Franco | ... | steadicam operator |
| Michael Brian Hart | ... | steadicam operator (as Michael B. Hart) |
| Trish Herremans | ... | electrician |
| Sean 'Fingers' Hourihan | ... | electrician (as Sean Hourihan) |
| Don Humer | ... | dolly grip |
| Rex Kenney | ... | best boy grip |
| Denisse Kindl | ... | camera loader |
| Wisnick Luberice | ... | electrician |
| Steve Mansour | ... | electrician |
| Eric McCandless | ... | still photographer |
| David C. Negrin | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera (as Daved C. Negrin) |
| David Ortkiese | ... | electrician |
| David H. Parkin | ... | assistant camera |
| Janis Rutmanis | ... | electrician |
| Jessica Spuehler | ... | grip |
| Daniel St. Pierre | ... | grip |
| Gregory White | ... | camera operator: "b" camera (as Greg White) / director of photography: "b" unit (as Greg White) |
| William S. White | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera (as William White) |
| Chris Wilton | ... | grip |
| Gavin Wynn | ... | loader |
| David Zera | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Jose Elias Felix | ... | additional grip (uncredited) |
| Eric Felland | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Christopher Goss | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Angie Hill | ... | camera intern (uncredited) |
| Leo Ibanez | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Michael Piekutowski | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Sean Piper | ... | best boy electric (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Christine Babayans | ... | casting associate |
| Brooke Davis | ... | casting assistant |
| Jeff Olan | ... | extras casting (as Jeff Olan Casting) |
| Dominika Posserén | ... | casting associate (as Domenica Posseren) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| P.J. Chu | ... | on-set costumer (as PJ Chu) |
| Marianna Gose | ... | costume production assistant |
| Malia Miyashiro | ... | on-set costumer |
| Rina Ramon | ... | key costumer |
Location Management
| Leo Fialho | ... | location assistant (as Leo Fialo) |
| Jeff Stanford | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Matt Shelton | ... | music editor (as Matthew Shelton) |
| John Whynot | ... | score mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Judy Rachel | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Greg Allen | ... | driver |
| Mario Garcia | ... | driver: cast |
| Jon Gearhart | ... | transportation coordinator (as John Gearhart) |
| Josh Hauser | ... | driver |
| Larry Leming | ... | driver |
| Hector Perez | ... | driver |
| Frank Porras | ... | driver: honeywagon |
| Sean Quinn | ... | transportation captain |
| Kirk Roberts | ... | driver |
| Michael Scott | ... | driver |
| Javier Serafin | ... | driver |
| Ricker Slaven | ... | driver |
| Larry Smith | ... | driver |
| Mark Timpe | ... | driver: honeywagon |
Additional Crew
| Ralph Acosta | ... | security |
| Harvey Allen | ... | studio teacher |
| Paul Balelo | ... | business affairs |
| Rob Berrey | ... | set production assistant (as Phillip Berrey) |
| Sam Berrini | ... | set production assistant |
| Luis Cabrera | ... | chef assistant (as Luis Ramon Cabrera) |
| Amy Chance | ... | staff production supervisor |
| Adam Chrysler | ... | set production assistant |
| Nate Cohen | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Divi Crockett | ... | production coordinator |
| Jonathan Cushing | ... | set production assistant |
| John Dickenson | ... | security (as John B. Dickenson) |
| Bud Eastman | ... | security |
| Matt Fitzsimons | ... | production associate |
| Lisa Gallegos | ... | security |
| Mario Garcia | ... | set production assistant |
| Rudolph Garcia | ... | security |
| Melissa Gill Calderon | ... | studio teacher (as Melissa Gill) |
| Amy Goldberg | ... | development executive |
| Freddie Gomez | ... | security |
| Jeremy Jed Hammel | ... | office production assistant (as Jed Hammel) |
| Robert Heredia | ... | security |
| Herman Hernandez | ... | craft service |
| Bill Jacks | ... | business affairs associate |
| Rodney Jennings | ... | security |
| Christine Kim | ... | set production assistant |
| Kelly Kroells | ... | scheduler |
| Greg Krutilek | ... | business affairs |
| Scott D. Lemons | ... | motor cop (as Scott De Lemons) |
| Hugo Maldonado | ... | chef assistant |
| Maeve Mannion | ... | accountant |
| Jamie McGilvray | ... | set medic |
| Indra Newlight | ... | office production assistant |
| Amanda Phillips | ... | staff assistant |
| Jeffrey Raines | ... | studio teacher |
| Akiza M. Ramos | ... | assistant accountant (as Aliza Ramos) |
| Jaime Ramírez Guerrero | ... | cook assist (as Jaime Ramirez) |
| Genaro Rodriguez | ... | cast and crew catering / caterer |
| Carlos Rodríguez | ... | chef (as Carlos Rodriguez) |
| Roy A. Ruiz Jr. | ... | security (as Roy Ruiz Jr.) |
| Wallace Sarver | ... | motor cop |
| Matthew Segal | ... | set production assistant (as Matt Segal) |
| Greg Uberuaga | ... | set production assistant |
| Elaine Walrath | ... | office production assistant |
| Steven Weigle | ... | development assistant |
| Ed Baran | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Mario Garcia | ... | assistant: James Earl Jones (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Herb Cheyette | ... | special thanks |
| Paola Fernandez | ... | special thanks |
| Sylvia Flanagan | ... | special thanks |
| Sheri Gal | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Alpine Medien Productions (in assocation with)
- Hallmark Entertainment (presents)
- Larry Levinson Productions (in assocation with)
- MAT IV
Distributors
- Hallmark Channel (2005) (United States) (tv)
- MTI Home Video
- Moviemax Family (2010) (Turkey) (tv)
- Timeless Media (2006) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Africa Magazine (special thanks)
- Atomic Production Supplies (special thanks)
- CNBC (special thanks)
- Chapin Motors (special thanks)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (dollies)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (special thanks)
- Cinemagraphic Audio (special thanks)
- Cineworks (special thanks)
- Crazy Gideon's (special thanks)
- Creative Entertainment Services (special thanks)
- DOT (special thanks)
- DeLuxe Laboratories (special thanks)
- Denecke (special thanks)
- Dr. Seuss Enterprises (special thanks)
- EIDC (special thanks)
- Entertainment Industry Development Corporation (EIDC) (special thanks)
- Essence Magazine (special thanks)
- FSG Books (special thanks)
- Faux Library (special thanks)
- Feature This! (special thanks)
- Filmtools (expendables)
- Fujifilm (special thanks)
- HCI Books (special thanks)
- HTV (online services)
- HTV (special thanks)
- Hadler Public Relations (special thanks)
- Hope and Peace Park (special thanks)
- ICM Partners (special thanks)
- ISS (special thanks)
- ITC (special thanks)
- International Promotions (special thanks)
- Jeff Olan Casting (extras casting)
- Johnson Publishing (special thanks)
- Jones Brothers Entertainment (special thanks)
- LA Curacao Business Center (special thanks)
- Lexus (special thanks)
- Location Sound Corporation (special thanks)
- Marshall/Plumb Research Associates (script research)
- Mercury Sound Studios (post sound services)
- Motion Picture Magic (special thanks)
- Norm Marshall and Associates (special thanks)
- PSW (special thanks)
- Panavision (cameras provided by)
- Panavision (special thanks)
- Premiere Entertainment (special thanks)
- Rogers & Cowan/PMK (special thanks)
- Soft Sheen-Carson Productions (special thanks)
- Southwestern Bag Co. (special thanks)
- St. Vincent De Paul Society (special thanks)
- Tanchito's Beauty Salon (special thanks)
- The Coca-Cola Company (special thanks)
- The Four Seasons (special thanks)
- UPP Entertainment Marketing (special thanks)
- Veterans Administration (special thanks)
- Vista Group (special thanks)
- Vocal Yokels (loop group)
- Westlake Plumbing and Hardware (special thanks)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Come in. Sit down. Change your life. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | James Earl Jones's final television film appearance. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Mine For The Takin' See more » |