A Smile as Big as the Moon (2012)
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- PG
- 1h 35min
- Family
- 29 Jan 2012 (USA)
- TV Movie
A special-education teacher helps his students, trains them, and looks for ways to take them to where they are dreaming to go: space camp.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| John Corbett | ... |
Mike Kersjes
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| Jessy Schram | ... |
Robynn
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| Logan Huffman | ... |
Scott
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| Moira Kelly | ... |
Darcy Kersjes
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| Cynthia Watros | ... |
Dr. Deborah Barnhart
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| Jimmy Bellinger | ... |
Matt
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| Abby Corrigan | ... |
Lisa
(as Abigale Corrigan)
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Tanner Dow | ... |
Adam
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| Breezy Eslin | ... |
Stephanie
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| David Lambert | ... |
Steve
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| Kesun Loder | ... |
Lewis
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Peter ten Brink | ... |
Ben
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| E. Roger Mitchell | ... |
Principal Tom Keller
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| Keith Flippen | ... |
Dennis
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| Mike Pniewski | ... |
Big Dan
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| Louise Linton | ... |
Julie
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| Bruce McKinnon | ... |
Col. Weschler
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| Cameron Deane Stewart | ... |
Josh
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| Macsen Lintz | ... |
Ryan Kersjes
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| Matt Lintz | ... |
Shawn Kersjes
(as Matthew Lintz)
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Curt Davis | ... |
Jack
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Trevor Eason | ... |
Player
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| Tammy Arnold | ... |
Home Ec Teacher
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| Fred Griffith | ... |
Judge
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| Brantley Pollock | ... |
Techno Star #1
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Tristan Hughes | ... |
Techno Star #2
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Don Hearns | ... |
Driver
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Mike Flachbart | ... |
NASA Judge (on stage for the graduation)
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Charlotte Jelinovic | ... |
Core Student
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Austin James Miller | ... |
Bully
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| Tyrin Niles | ... |
Jamal
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Malaika Washington | ... |
Photographer
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Christopher Cozort | ... |
Diner Patron (uncredited)
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| Jim Dadosky | ... |
Cool Kid (uncredited)
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Beth Gosnell | ... |
Diner Patron (uncredited)
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Scott Jecha | ... |
Nasa Judge (uncredited)
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J.D. Morgan Jr. | ... |
Patch Contest Judge (uncredited)
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Mamie Morgan | ... |
Crew Trainer (uncredited)
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| Dan Paulson | ... |
Judge in Mission Control (uncredited)
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| Darrell Rackley | ... |
Parent (uncredited)
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Brianna M. Rodriguez | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Paul Shaplin | ... |
Father of Lead Student (uncredited)
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Directed by
| James Steven Sadwith | ||
Written by
| Mike Kersjes | ... | (book) |
| Joe Layden | ... | (book) |
| Thomas Rickman | ... | (teleplay) |
Produced by
| Pat Chapman | ... | supervising producer |
| Pam Fitzgerald | ... | associate producer |
| Cameron Johann | ... | co-producer |
| Steve A. Kennedy | ... | associate producer (as Steve Kennedy) |
| Shawn McClaren | ... | coordinating producer |
| Dan Paulson | ... | executive producer |
| Brent Shields | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Mark Adler | ||
Cinematography by
| Roy H. Wagner | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Michael D. Ornstein | ... | (as Michael Ornstein) |
Editorial Department
| Nicole Looper | ... | post-production coordinator |
Casting By
| Molly Lopata | ||
Production Design by
| John Willett | ||
Art Direction by
| Brian Stultz | ||
Set Decoration by
| Thurston Edwards | ||
Costume Design by
| Pauline White-Kassulke | ||
Makeup Department
| Janae Burnside | ... | hair stylist |
| Kari Delaney | ... | key hair stylist |
| Breanna Grissett | ... | key hair stylist |
| Tonya Johnson | ... | makeup artist |
| Kelly E. Marlow | ... | hair stylist (as Kelly Caldwell) |
| Sandra S. Orsolyak | ... | makeup department head |
| Heather Partain | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Holly Sago | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jeff L. Anderson | ... | production supervisor |
| Pat Chapman | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Todd Amateau | ... | first assistant director |
| Brian Avery Galligan | ... | second assistant director |
| Keith Jackson | ... | second second assistant director |
| Keith Jackson | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| John Bankson | ... | property master |
| Cat Dawson | ... | assistant property master (as Cat Cacciatore) |
| Joshua L. Ellsworth | ... | general foreman |
| Tom Fleming | ... | prop illustrator |
| Kate M. Gibbs | ... | art pa |
| Margie McLamb Holowaty | ... | set dec buyer |
| Tom Jones Jr. | ... | construction coordinator |
| Rebecca Lee | ... | set painter |
| Rebecca Leonard | ... | signwriter |
| Otto Lindsey | ... | on set dresser |
| Paul Markovich | ... | graphic design assist |
| Randall Milazzo | ... | leadman |
| David Ryder | ... | art department coordinator |
| Wendy Strickland | ... | set dresser |
| James Martishius | ... | construction gang boss (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Larry Benjamin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tucker Bodine | ... | sound recordist |
| Timothy Cargioli | ... | boom operator |
| Tim Chilton | ... | foley artist |
| Bob Costanza | ... | sound effects editor |
| Jonathan Gaynor | ... | sound mixer |
| Devon Heffley Curry | ... | adr supervisor |
| Alexander Markowski | ... | adr mixer |
| Nate Panning | ... | sound utility |
| Colin Rogers | ... | foley mixer |
| Nick Sjostrom | ... | adr mixer |
| Richard Steele | ... | sound effects editor (as Richard S. Steele) |
| David Torres | ... | foley mixer |
| Bobby Aycock | ... | adr recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| David Beavis | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Susan Beavis | ... | special effects buyer |
| Jeffrey L. Loy | ... | special effects foreman |
Visual Effects by
| Robert D. Bailey | ... | visual effects producer |
Stunts
| Keith Long | ... | additional stunt coordinator |
| Dean Mumford | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Christopher 'Kit' Marlowe | ... | digital utility (as Christopher R. Marlowe) |
| Matthew C. Brookman | ... | rigging gaffer (as Matthew Brookman) |
| Joe D'Alessandro | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| T. Ryan Dodson | ... | electrician |
| Jason Dunn | ... | grip |
| Sean Fairburn | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Adam Horne | ... | best boy rigging electric |
| Chris Jadick | ... | best boy electric / electrician |
| Chris Koch | ... | dolly grip: a cam (as Christopher Koch) |
| Jamie A. Marlowe | ... | c camera first assistant |
| Mark Mervis | ... | camera operator |
| Alan Newcomb | ... | assistant camera |
| William R. Nielsen Jr. | ... | a-camera / steadicam operator |
| Cristiano Palermi | ... | gaffer |
| John Slade | ... | remote head technician |
| Dave Spencer | ... | key grip |
| Michael Stradling | ... | assistant camera |
| Wendy Strickland | ... | electrician |
| Laura Thompson | ... | first assistant camera (as Laura Thompson Robinson) |
| Ernie Wann | ... | electrician |
| Dave Wightman | ... | first assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Colleen Harrison | ... | extras casting |
| Vanessa Neimeyer | ... | extras casting director |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Robin Dean | ... | key costumer |
| Stephanie Hagens | ... | set costumer |
| Shea Masterson | ... | costume supervisor |
| Liz Wilson | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Tyler Cordova | ... | locations production assistant |
| James Billy Hill III | ... | location assistant |
| Tony Morin | ... | key assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Joanie Diener | ... | music editor |
| John Eidsvoog | ... | orchestrator |
| Julie Eidsvoog | ... | music preparation |
| Mark McKenzie | ... | composer: title music |
| Andrea von Foerster | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Cornelia 'Nini' Rogan | ... | script supervisor (as Nini Rogan) |
Transportation Department
| Larry Wayne Boswell | ... | picture car coordinator |
| Neil Castles Jr. | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Tyler C. Daum | ... | driver |
| Brian Kay | ... | production van driver |
| Skip Long | ... | transportation captain |
| Jeffrey L. McLaughlin | ... | transportation co-captain |
Additional Crew
| Aeric Adams | ... | production assistant (as W. Aeric Adams) |
| Carsten Becker | ... | creative director: opening sequence |
| Greg Brohamer | ... | payroll accountant |
| Joe Byrum | ... | production assistant |
| Christopher C. Courter | ... | additional office production assistant |
| Elizabeth A. Dennis | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Sadie DeRosa | ... | set production assistant (as Sadie Paige Barton) |
| Lisa Edwards | ... | tax incentive consultant |
| Rebekah M. Erford | ... | production secretary |
| Kate Segovis Galligan | ... | production assistant (as Kate Segovis) |
| Robin Ginsberg | ... | production accountant |
| Sarah Rose Graber | ... | acting coach |
| Matthew K. Hacker | ... | office production assistant |
| Barbara Efthymiou Harris | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Lindsey Hess | ... | assistant to director |
| Deborah Houtsma | ... | production controller |
| Corey L. Howard | ... | additional set production assistant |
| Mike Kersjes | ... | technical adviser |
| Nicole Marostica | ... | publicist |
| Mary McDonald-Lewis | ... | dialect/dialogue coach |
| Carlos Moreno Jr. | ... | adr voice |
| Leigh Rawls | ... | craft service |
| Chayne Ryan | ... | set production assistant intern |
| Laura Torrance | ... | studio teacher |
| Brenda Chae | ... | accounting clerk (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (2012) (United States) (tv)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions (2012) (World-wide) (tv)
- Moviemax Family (2012) (Turkey) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Movie Movers (cast trailers)
- Movie Movers (hair and makeup trailer)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A special-education teacher's immense faith in his students' abilities helps them realize an incredible dream: becoming the first special-education team to attend NASA's prestigious space-camp program. Mike and his class remind us of the remarkable power of the human spirit. Written by Thejus Joseph Jose |
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| Taglines | A special education teacher, his class, and their inspiring journey through U.S. space camp See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | A true story based on the book, "A Smile as Big as the Moon" by Mike Kersjes and Joe Layden. See more » |
| Goofs | Even though the story is set in 1988-89 some of the facilities shown at the Alabama Space and Rocket Center - especially the Saturn V center - are all post 2000 constructions. See more » |