Where Hope Grows
| Where Hope Grows | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Chris Dowling |
| Produced by |
Steve Bagheri Jose Pablo Cantillo Milan Chakraborty Simran Singh |
| Written by | Chris Dowling |
| Starring |
David DeSanctis Danica McKellar Kerr Smith Brooke Burns William Zabka Kristoffer Polaha McKaley Miller |
| Music by | Kyle Newmaster |
| Cinematography | Alexandre Lehmann |
| Edited by | Soojin Chung |
Production company |
Godspeed Pictures Stealth Tiger Entertainment Attic Light Films |
| Distributed by | Roadside Attractions |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1.2 million[1] |
Where Hope Grows is a 2014 American drama film written and directed by Chris Dowling. The film stars David DeSanctis, Danica McKellar, Kerr Smith, Brooke Burns, William Zabka, Kristoffer Polaha and McKaley Miller. The film was released on May 15, 2015, by Roadside Attractions.
Plot
A baseball player whose professional career was cut short due to personal problems is suddenly awakened and invigorated by a young-man with Down syndrome who works at the local grocery store.
Cast
- David DeSanctis as Produce
- Kristoffer Polaha as Calvin Campbell
- McKaley Miller as Katie Campbell
- Michael Grant as Colt Beam
- William Zabka as Milton Malcolm
- Danica McKellar as Susan Malcolm
- Kerr Smith as Mitch Minniear
- Brooke Burns as Amy Boone
- Alan Powell as Franklin Weaver
- Clyde Jones as Dexter Douglas
- J. Teddy Garces as Dr. Jones
- Robert Johnson as Mr. Beam
- Ken Arnold as Steve Bookerson
- Chase Anderson as Jackson
- Rebecca Lines as Laura
- Phil Russell as Police Officer
- Drew Cash as Eric
- Sonya Thaper as Nurse Meera
- Michelle J. Fine as Nurse Kristen
Release
The film was released on May 15, 2015, by Roadside Attractions.[2][3]
Reception
Where Hope Grows received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 46%, based on 13 reviews, with a rating of 4.9/10.[4] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 41 out of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[5]
References
- ↑ "Where Hope Grows (2015)". Box Office Mojo. 2015-05-30. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
- ↑ Dave McNary (2015-02-12). "‘Where Hope Grows’ Set for May 15 Release". Variety. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
- ↑ Mormann, Nicole (2015-03-12). "Actor With Down Syndrome Becomes One of the First to Star in English-Language Film". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
- ↑ "Where Hope Grows (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
- ↑ "Where Hope Grows Reviews". Metacritic. 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2015-05-17.