Where Hope Grows

Produce is a heartwarming movie about an unlikely friendship. It walks a fine line, because it would be easy for the film to go overboard, but it strikes just the right balance. There are religious themes, but it's never preachy, it's heartwarming, but not too cheesy, and the central friendship never feels forced. There were so many times that I was expecting the movie to go over the line, but in every instance, it pulled back a little and struck just the right balance. It's a well-written story, the acting is always believable, and it all works together so well. It's a movie that feels so real, because when you watch it there are times when you're uncomfortable, times you're scared, times you want to cry, times of great joy, and you really feel for the characters, and you want to see where the story goes.

I loved this movie start to finish. It makes you take a step back and think about all the things in life that can be taken for granted, and I loved Produce, he made me smile throughout the movie :)

My wife and I were treated to a special screening of this film in the middle of April. We just absolutely loved the whole movie! It was sweet, enlightening, encouraging, and just great fun. It was also a great vehicle to show just what a special needs person (in the character of Produce, played magnificently by David DeSanctis) has to offer others, and how their take on life can often be untainted by the cares of this world.

Chris Dowling and McKaley Miller were in attendance, taking questions after the movie. Both of them were so very sweet and gracious as they also gave little 'behind-the-scenes' stories, especially with working with David.

I highly encourage everyone to go and see this movie. Bring your friends. Bring tissue.

I watch tons of movies, shows, and documentary's. This is one of the best films I've watched. This film is done in a tasteful fashion. This film is nothing but inspiring! Heart touching! And mind opening! This is a MUST WATCH FILM!!! After watching over 2,200 movies there has only been a few that have spoken with such inspirational volune like this film. Please watch it! We get so caught up in big block busters when it's actually these types of films that speak to us on a personal level and actually produce something that can inspire us.

Where Hope Grows was a beautiful movie. I've watched many movies of all genres and I can honestly say that this film made my heart happy. We live in a world surrounded by negativity and to sit in a theater and experience laughing with the characters and feeling the emotions of giving up on life, only to realize that at that one desperate moment when you thought you were alone...all you needed to do was let go and let hope grow. Great storyline. Not only is this a great family movie and a reminder of the blessing of being alive, it has a message that speaks to your heart and at the same time knocks down some of the stereotypes associated with Downs Syndrome. David was amazing as Produce. The theater was filled with laughter and tears, as he delivered an unquestionably brilliant performance.