A teenage girl copes with her diagnosis of terminal juvenile Batten Disease.A teenage girl copes with her diagnosis of terminal juvenile Batten Disease.A teenage girl copes with her diagnosis of terminal juvenile Batten Disease.
Eliza de Azevedo Brown
- Young Anna
- (as Liza Brown)
Yvonne D Bennett
- Lexi Velasquez
- (as Yvonne Bennett)
Bailee Michelle Johnson
- Jordyn Chandler
- (as Bailee Johnson)
Danna Louisa
- Amber Hartman Wilson
- (as Danna Wilson)
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I've never watched something so heart warming i found this movie at the perfect time. Cried the whole movie
I loved this movie so much. It was as realistic and true to how it happened as possible and those bashing it need to know the family before they have a say in how it happened.
royjsampilo: I'm sorry that their true story isn't Hollywood Plastic enough for you.
Bookwormsrus: Basically, you're saying that you would have liked the movie more if the casting was false to make them black, right? That's what it sounds like.
iamoliviacole: The family helped with the casting. The movie is how it happened. When you can say that you went to school in Plain City Utah at Fremont High School than you can say that the movie was unrealistic and "BAD" as you put it.
Stop bashing on a true story about someone you don't know. Not everything has to be Hollywood Plastic.
Stop bashing on a true story about someone you don't know. Not everything has to be Hollywood Plastic.
I have to say, I'm profoundly disappointed by the reviews that trashed this movie because the subjects of the movie were Mormon - you wouldn't even know it until the end, and even then there was nothing to be worked up about, unless you are so afraid of the Mormons that a scene of missionaries offering words of comfort to a bereaved family somehow scares you. There is not one drop of evil or ill-will in this film. Just pretend the young men in suits that only occupy a couple of minutes of the film are old men in robes, and you'll get over it.
That aside - is this a perfect movie? Nah. It's a bit forced and manipulative, but it's also a wonderful story of love. Love of family. Love of a community, and yes, love of God. It might be a bit heavy for young children, but a perhaps a good movie for them anyway. This is a true story whose sole purpose is go inspire and comfort. For a low budget, independent film, the production values and acting aren't bad either. Thank you for sharing your family with us.
That aside - is this a perfect movie? Nah. It's a bit forced and manipulative, but it's also a wonderful story of love. Love of family. Love of a community, and yes, love of God. It might be a bit heavy for young children, but a perhaps a good movie for them anyway. This is a true story whose sole purpose is go inspire and comfort. For a low budget, independent film, the production values and acting aren't bad either. Thank you for sharing your family with us.
Seems like most those who gave the film one star were only here to bash The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. How sad. While the film will certainly be well received and more clearly understood by members of the church, the love, kindness and generosity of spirit shown throughout the film appeals to any decent audience. By their fruits ye shall know them, right?
All the acting was very solid and believable. Tatum Chiniquy certainly had a challenging part to play but did so with warmth and dignity. Jasen Wade was excellent as always.
Probably an 8 star movie but I will give it 10 to make up for those who can't give an unbiased review.
All the acting was very solid and believable. Tatum Chiniquy certainly had a challenging part to play but did so with warmth and dignity. Jasen Wade was excellent as always.
Probably an 8 star movie but I will give it 10 to make up for those who can't give an unbiased review.
10blue-7
Once in a great while a film comes along that you want to share with all of your loved ones. LOVE, KENNEDY is one such film. I had the opportunity to see it at the advance screening and was deeply touched by this true story of a young woman's battle with a rare terminal disease. Because of her and her family's belief system they are able keep their faith and have a positive influence on hundreds of people who come to know and love Kennedy and her great strength. Director T.C. Christensen is attracted to true stories of people of faith meeting challenges of life. His 17 MIRACLES, EPHRAIM'S RESCUE and THE COKEVILLE MIRACLE were three such stories. LOVE, KENNEDY is the latest and one that will touch the hearts of families. If you have the opportunity of seeing this in a limited run theatrical screening please do so. If not, then watch for it to show up on streaming services or on Blu-ray/DVD in the Fall of 2017. After seeing the film I purchased the book KENNEDY'S HUGS and couldn't put it down. This along with the film has made for a very uplifting experience. The film will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Sept. 26, 2017. Now everyone in search of something uplifting will have the opportunity to experience this very special film.
Did you know
- TriviaParts of the movie were filmed in the real-life Hansen family home.
- GoofsThe real Kennedy wore eyeglasses starting in pre-school until she was about 10.
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- El milagro de Kennedy Hansen
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- Gross US & Canada
- $407,871
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $45,285
- Jun 4, 2017
- Gross worldwide
- $407,871
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
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