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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 s... Read allA 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.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.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 1 nomination total
William Zabka
- Milton
- (as Billy Zabka)
Clyde Risley Jones
- Dexter
- (as Clyde Jones)
Michelle J. Fine
- Nurse Kristen
- (as Michelle Fine)
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 :)
Did you know
- TriviaDavid DeSanctis will become one of the first actors with Down syndrome to play a leading role in an English-language feature film.
- ConnectionsReferences Rain Man (1988)
- SoundtracksLife, Love and Pain
Written by Kyle James Hauser
Performed by Kyle James Hauser
Courtesy of sonaBLAST! Records
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- Also known as
- Les Racines de l'espoir
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,156,000
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $457,287
- May 17, 2015
- Gross worldwide
- $1,159,072
- Runtime
- 1h 35m(95 min)
- Color
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