Where Hope Grows
Release Date: May 15, 2015
Studio: Roadside Attractions
Director: Chris Dowling
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for thematic issue involving drinking and teen sexuality, and for brief language and an accident scene)
Screenwriter: Chris Dowling
Genre: Drama
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Starring: Kerr Smith, Kristoffer Polaha, Danica McKellar
Plot Summary: "Where Hope Grows" is an inspiring story about Calvin Campbell (Kristoffer Polaha), a professional baseball player who was sent to an early retirement due to panic attacks at the plate. Even though he had all the talent for the big leagues, he struggles with the curveballs life has thrown him. Today, Calvin sleepwalks through his days and copes with the challenge of raising his teenage daughter (McKaley Miller). As his life heads in a downward spiral, it is suddenly awakened and invigorated by the most unlikely person – Produce (David DeSanctis), a young-man with Down syndrome who works at the local grocery store.
As Calvin slowly loses the chip on his shoulder, he begins to see the world through Produce’s eyes. Calvin’s life begins to regain purpose and meaning as their friendship develops. The unlikely pair become intertwined in a way that gives Calvin a renewed perspective on the future. But their friendship is put to the ultimate test when an unexpected tragedy occurs due to a single decision echoed from Calvin’s past. "Where Hope Grows" is a film about finding redemption through faith, hope and love.
Release Date: May 15, 2015
Studio: Roadside Attractions
Director: Chris Dowling
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for thematic issue involving drinking and teen sexuality, and for brief language and an accident scene)
Screenwriter: Chris Dowling
Genre: Drama
Website: WhereHopeGrowsmovie.com | Facebook
Starring: Kerr Smith, Kristoffer Polaha, Danica McKellar
Plot Summary: "Where Hope Grows" is an inspiring story about Calvin Campbell (Kristoffer Polaha), a professional baseball player who was sent to an early retirement due to panic attacks at the plate. Even though he had all the talent for the big leagues, he struggles with the curveballs life has thrown him. Today, Calvin sleepwalks through his days and copes with the challenge of raising his teenage daughter (McKaley Miller). As his life heads in a downward spiral, it is suddenly awakened and invigorated by the most unlikely person – Produce (David DeSanctis), a young-man with Down syndrome who works at the local grocery store.
As Calvin slowly loses the chip on his shoulder, he begins to see the world through Produce’s eyes. Calvin’s life begins to regain purpose and meaning as their friendship develops. The unlikely pair become intertwined in a way that gives Calvin a renewed perspective on the future. But their friendship is put to the ultimate test when an unexpected tragedy occurs due to a single decision echoed from Calvin’s past. "Where Hope Grows" is a film about finding redemption through faith, hope and love.
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