Gracie's Choice
| Gracie's Choice | |
|---|---|
 Gracie's Choice DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Peter Werner |
| Produced by | Kenny Golde |
| Written by | Joyce Eliason |
| Starring |
Kristen Bell Diane Ladd Shedrack Anderson III Anne Heche Roberta Maxwell Kristin Fairlie |
| Music by | Richard Marvin |
| Cinematography | Neil Roach |
| Editing by | Martin Nicholson |
| Distributed by | Warner Home Video Inc |
| Release dates | 2004 |
| Running time | 91 min |
| Country |
Canada United States |
| Language | English |
Gracie's Choice is a 2004 television movie that premiered on Lifetime, written by Joyce Eliason and directed by Peter Werner, and starring Kristen Bell, Anne Heche, Diane Ladd, and Kristin Fairlie.[1]
Plot
The film follows 17-year-old Gracie (Bell) who, for as long as she can remember, has been raising her four siblings, each of whom has a different, absent father and their mother (Rowina) is on the fast track to self-destruction. When these children's lives are about to be pulled apart, Gracie first takes on temporary parental responsibility and finally seeks to gain custody of her brothers. Gracie gives up a lot for her brothers and will do anything to keep them all together as a family.
Production notes
Inspired by actual events, the film is based on a story featured in Reader's Digest,[2] and is described as being "sure to touch your heart".[3]
Reception
Gracie's Choice was well received by critics, particularly praising both Bell and Heche's performances. Heche was nominated for the 2004 Emmy Award for "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie".
References
- ↑ Russell III, William Benedict; Waters, Stewart (2010). Reel Character Education: A Cinematic Approach to Character Development (Google eBook). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. p. 101. ISBN 978-1-61735-127-3.
- ↑ LeBlanc, Rena Dictor. "RD on TV: Gracie’s Choice". Reader's Digest online. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
- ↑ "Gracie's Choice". Lifetime Movie Network. Retrieved 2012-03-21.