forcherylsfriends
When you have a child with Down Syndome in your life, you sometimes wish everyone could experience the joy they bring. This movie goes a long way towards accomplishing that. Thank you to everyone involved in this film.The guidelines say I have to write 10 sentences, so... I found the writing impressive, because it avoided the stereotypes of Down Syndrome. Produce is a nuanced and fully realized character - he is not a prop for the plot or other characters. All of the characters are created with equal skill. The acting was really, really good in the sense that it didn't come across as acting. The young man who plays the role of Produce is a gifted actor. I hope he will find other roles in movie and television.I became emotionally invested in these characters and engrossed in the story. I hope the film develops a widespread audience.
Mark Leach
As someone recently said, "If something is true, it's not sentimental."DeSanctis' performance has been so well received because it portrays a truth about Down syndrome and the positive role it has to play in this world.If you watch Where Hope Grows, you will be confronted by the truth of DeSanctis: an adult man with Down syndrome, riding a bicycle, reading and memorizing SKU codes and 300 more lines, and working at a paying job, not in a supermarket, but as an actor in a film with a nationwide release.Viewers will see a role for Down syndrome in this world, a positive role, and one that gives hope.More here: http://www.downsyndromeprenataltesting.com/where-hope- grows- a-role-for-down-syndrome/
ncpard
This movie was great! Everyone needs to see it. I wish it were playing at more theaters. Bring tissues, as it will bring on the tears. The actors do a wonderful job of being human, and showing what can happen in life. We need more movies like this. I cannot believe that every theater is not playing this one. It just has not had enough publicity, or it would be selling lots of tickets. Just because it does not have sex, and violence in it, is no reason not to carry it in theaters. I urge everyone of you to see it, before it's gone. The story of a washed up baseball player, and his friendship with "Produce" is amazing. It just shows you what a good young man with Down Syndrome is capable of.
matthew siegan
"Where Hope Grows" is an inspiring and uplifting film filled with positivity and, well, hope! The film centers around the friendship between a down and out ex- ballplayer and the produce stocker at the grocery store, who happens to have Down Syndrome. The best part of this film is that nothing is served up with a hit you over the head message. Instead, there is just a quality story that is enjoyable to watch unfold as the characters learn to accept themselves and one another, and, through doing so become the best versions of themselves. No punches are pulled in the handling of the material, which is a welcome change to films usually of this nature. And with a killer cast anchored by the incredibly affable Kristoffer Polaha as the ballplayer and David DeSanctis as Produce in a performance that deserves to nab both notoriety and nominations, this is simply the movie that people need to see this summer. This film makes me want to be the best version of myself. I learned a lot from Produce and encourage you all to take this journey and do the same. You will be rewarded with a great supporting cast that is immediately recognizable (Danica McKellar, William Zabka, Kerr Smith, Brooke Burns) while not stealing the film away from the central story. And that story is real, thoughtful, moving, funny, and filled with a sweet, hopefulness throughout. Simply put, this is what film should be and a prime example of why indie film needs to be supported. You can do just that by catching this one in the theaters today!
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