Where Hope Grows (2014)

A baseball player whose professional career was cut short due to his personal problems is suddenly awakened and invigorated by a young-man with Down syndrome who works at the local grocery store.

Director:

Chris Dowling

Writer:

Chris Dowling

Stars:

Kristoffer Polaha, David DeSanctis, McKaley Miller

3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kristoffer Polaha	...	Calvin
David DeSanctis	...	Produce
McKaley Miller	...	Katie
Michael Grant	...	Colt
William Zabka	...	Milton (as Billy Zabka)
Brooke Burns	...	Amy
Clyde Risley Jones	...	Dexter (as Clyde Jones)
Alan Powell	...	Franklin
Danica McKellar	...	Susan
Kerr Smith	...	Officer Minniear
Drew Cash	...	Eric
J. Teddy Garces	...	Doctor Jones
Chase Anderson	...	Jackson
Sonya Thaper	...	Nurse Meera
Michelle J. Fine	...	Nurse Kristen (as Michelle Fine)

Storyline

A baseball player whose professional career was cut short due to personal problems is suddenly awakened and invigorated by a young-man with Down syndrome who works at the local grocery store. Calvin Campbell is a retired baseball player and a father to Katie Campbell,an independent teenager. One day when he goes shopping for alcohol at the local market he meets an employee of the market. He talks to produce and is shocked when produce gives him a hug..

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Plot Keywords:

career | 

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Taglines:

An unexpected journey. An unexpected friendship.

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

N: Rated PG-13 for thematic issues involving drinking and teen sexuality, and for brief language and an accident scene

Did You Know?

Trivia

Final title "Where Hope Grows"

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Quotes

Produce: I'm doing good. Even when I'm doing bad, I'm doing good.

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Connections

References Rain Man (1988)

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Soundtracks

Don't Need To Worry Bout Me
Written by Dave Moisan and Neil Degraide
Performed by Dave Moisan
Courtesy of Dave Moisan Music

User Reviews

A life changing movie- opening eyes and hearts

This move was incredibly heartwarming. It was a fantastic film, not just because it highlighted the reality of down syndrome, but because it truly captured the reality of everyday life. It should be commended for its bold efforts in changing the stereotypes of people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. However, the movie is so much more than a cause- it is a generally fantastic film. From the actors, to the filmography, to the story, this movie excels. It is touching, moving, and enjoyable. This movie goes where no other move has gone- it truly highlights life. I recommend this movie wholly on the fact that it is well made, not just as an activist for equality for people with disabilities, but as a person who laughed and cried during this fantastic piece.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 May 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Where Hope Grows

Filming Locations:

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$457,287, 17 May 2015

Gross USA:

$1,156,000

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,159,072

Company Credits

Production Co:

Godspeed Pictures, Stealth Tiger Entertainment, Attic Light Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color