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Most Valuable Players

  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 36m
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7.9/10
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Most Valuable Players (2010)
An OWN Documentary Club selection, “Most Valuable Players” focuses on the Freddy Awards, a live television event honoring outstanding high school musical theater in New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania.  Demonstrating that arts education encourages the same teamwork, camaraderie and confidence as sports, the film follows three theater troupes on their creative journey to the elaborate award ceremony - the Tony Awards for high school musicals.  The film was the winner of the 2011 Nashville Film Festival Documentary Channel Audience Award.  A Canyonback Films production, the documentary is directed and produced by Matthew D. Kallis and written and produced by Christopher Lockhart.
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Documentary about the Freddy Awards, similar to Broadway's Tony Awards, that gives high school musical theater geeks one night of the year to shine in a Pennsylvania town that devotes all it... Read allDocumentary about the Freddy Awards, similar to Broadway's Tony Awards, that gives high school musical theater geeks one night of the year to shine in a Pennsylvania town that devotes all its resources to high school sports.Documentary about the Freddy Awards, similar to Broadway's Tony Awards, that gives high school musical theater geeks one night of the year to shine in a Pennsylvania town that devotes all its resources to high school sports.

  • Director
    • Matthew D. Kallis
  • Writer
    • Christopher Lockhart
  • Stars
    • John Andreadis
    • Frank Anonia
    • Shelley Brown
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    119
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    • Director
      • Matthew D. Kallis
    • Writer
      • Christopher Lockhart
    • Stars
      • John Andreadis
      • Frank Anonia
      • Shelley Brown
    • 5User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Most Valuable Players: Freddy Fever
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    Most Valuable Players: American Pie
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    Most Valuable Players: Freedom
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    John Andreadis
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    Frank Anonia
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    Shelley Brown
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    Rita Cortez
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    Zachary Gibson
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    Corey Jones
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    Amanda Kostalis
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    Jill Kuebler
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    Vic Kumma
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    Deena Linn
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    Ali Mosser
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    Mark Stutz
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    Jennifer Wescoe
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    Katie Wexler
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    Daniel Youngelman
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    • Director
      • Matthew D. Kallis
    • Writer
      • Christopher Lockhart
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    • Trivia
      Premiered on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network on September 8, 2011 as part of the OWN Documentary Club.
    • Goofs
      "Les Miserables" is misspelled in the closing credits.
    • Quotes

      John Andreadis: Dad's crying? Dad doesn't cry.

    • Crazy credits
      Special thanks to Marge Simpson.
    • Soundtracks
      Throughly Modern Millie
      Music by Jimmy Van Heusen

      Lyrics bySammy Cahn

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    It's very unusual to find a film, dramatic or documentary, that's about good, about positive, that's about happy. "Most Valuable Players" is one of those few. Too up for some, perhaps. But not for the kids in Easton, win or lose, whose world and options are opened by the challenges of sharing their character and music with others. The chance of winning an award, presented in front of a live TV audience, teaches lessons that will enhance and strengthen their lives forever. Most won't go on to careers in the performing arts but all will profit from the choreography, teamwork and dedication these high school efforts demand. This film captures part of the enthusiasm of this learning experience, this lesson, and should help us all learn that good things can come from opening up to the world with which we all must deal.
    • kenkingsound
    • Aug 21, 2010
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    • Release date
      • August 6, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, USA
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      • Canyonback Films
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      1 hour 36 minutes
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