'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'). Calvin Campbell is a retired baseball player and a father to Katie Campbell, an independent teenager. His life is in a slow downward The Where Hope Grows is a 2014 American drama film written and directed by Chris Dowling and starring David DeSanctis, Danica McKellar, Kerr Smith, Brooke Burns, William Zabka, Kristoffer Polaha and McKaley Miller. This is all true but sometimes we also forget another role that the Bible plays – it shows us how to endure and have hope. retirement due to his panic attacks at the plate. Today is National Voter Registration Day! The film follows the life of a man with Down syndrome and the impact he has on others. An unexpected friendship takes root in the produce section. Polaha told the Christian Post more about the film. Facebook. ©2020 Verizon Media. unlikely pair becomes intertwined giving Calvin’s life new meaning and Calvin Campbell (Kristoffer Polaha) is a former Major League Baseball player who is struggling with alcoholism and low self-worth while raising a rebellious teenage daughter. love. Follow @wherehopegrows See more of Where Hope Grows on Facebook. It’s based on a true story. Tough to watch, but even harder to live.". from Calvin’s past. "The movie runs much deeper. spiral when it is suddenly awakened and invigorated by the most unlikely See more of Where Hope Grows on Facebook. [4] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 41 out of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Related Pages. Calvin Campbell is a former professional baseball player sent to an early Even though he had all Now involved in a case that ties into his own small-town life, the former attorney agrees to help a man. The unlikely pair becomes intertwined giving Calvin’s life new meaning and purpose, but unfortunately leads to tragedy due to single decision echoed from Calvin’s past. Part of HuffPost Impact. 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. ", IDSC Secretary Leslie Sieleni said the movie covers, "Real, hard subjects brought to the forefront like alcoholism and bullying. Several on the IDSC staff noted their expectations going into the movie were little more than hoping to watch a sweet movie starring an individual with Down syndrome -- but were unprepared for the strong message, excellent acting and moving moments. A story that is real and honest with an ending that you didn't see coming, Where Hope Grows is a movie you will want to see. He talks to Produce and is shocked when Produce gives him a hug. When a tragedy strikes, their lives are forever bound together. This inspiring movie shatters stereotypes of those with Down syndrome and illustrates the power of friendship, love... and hope. Press alt + / to open this menu. purpose, but unfortunately leads to tragedy due to single decision echoed While in the grocery store to restock his liquor supply, Calvin meets "Produce" (David DeSanctis), a young man with Down syndrome and an infectiously positive attitude. Tap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you. Sections of this page. Where Hope Grows is a story of finding redemption through faith, hope and love. Faith, work, purpose and most importantly Log In. Email or Phone: Password: Forgot account? world through Produce’s eyes. challenge of raising his teenager daughter. Log In. The International Down Syndrome Coalition staff had the privilege of a private screening of Where Hope Grows. Share this story: On May 15, the life-affirming film “Where Hope Grows” will be in theaters everywhere and features actors Kris Polaha and David DeSanctis. IDSC Executive Director Michelle Slape said, "This movie tugged at the heartstrings and I was rooting for 'Produce' the whole time. family, blossom into Calvin’s life as their friendship develops. Where Hope Grows tells the story of two men: one afraid to embrace his lot in life and do something with himself, while the other has a dream and is working hard to chase it. The film was released on May 15, 2015, by Roadside Attractions. Both men see something in each other that they need: Hope. It was released on May 15, 2015, by Roadside Attractions. All rights reserved. [2][3], Where Hope Grows received mixed reviews from critics. Calvin Campbell (Kristoffer Polaha) was once a Major League Baseball player, but he's now a single alcoholic raising a perpetually disappointed 17-year-old daughter, Katie (McKaley Miller). Jump to. Beth Sullivan is Chairman of the IDSC. "If you go into this movie expecting little more than a quaint movie that gives a part to someone with Down syndrome, you will have greatly underestimated this movie," noted IDSC Chairman Beth Sullivan. Staff members were impressed and moved by the film. !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? Be sure to find it at your local movie theater when it opens on May 15! person – Produce, a young-man with Down syndrome who works at the local grocery store. the talent for the big leagues, he struggles with the curveballs life has We made it easy for you to exercise your right to vote. thrown him. Calvin Campbell (Kristoffer Polaha) is a former Major League Baseball player who is struggling with alcoholism and low self-worth while raising a rebellious teenage daughter. Where Hope Grows is a story of finding redemption through faith, hope and Forgot account? Today, he mindlessly sleepwalks through his days and the One day when he goes shopping for alcohol at the local market he meets an employee of the market. The Where Hope Grows official trailer can be seen here: Stephanie Sumulong is on the IDSC Board of Directors and blogs at http://thesumulong3.blogspot.com. Calvin slowly loses the chip on his shoulder as he begins to experience the It was released on May 15, 2015, by Roadside Attractions. Not Now. A lawyer-turned-preacher living in a small Appalachian town is pursued by an eccentric man to represent him in court. Where Hope Grows tells the story of two men: one afraid to embrace his lot in life and do something with himself, while the other has a dream and is working hard to chase it. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 46%, based on 13 reviews, with a rating of 4.9/10. WHERE HOPE GROWS is a faith-based fim about the kind of friendship that comes out of nowhere but changes your life forever. Create New Account. It's about love, forgiveness... and making your life count.". There are so many movies that can give you hope in your day-to-day life — and beyond. Beth Sullivan is Chairperson of the International Down Syndrome Coalition and Stephanie Sumulong sits on the IDSC Board of Directors and blogs at http://www.thesumulong3.blogspot.com/, Sign up for membership to become a founding member and help shape HuffPost's next chapter, Register to vote and apply for an absentee ballot today. Where Hope Grows is a 2014 American drama film written and directed by Chris Dowling and starring David DeSanctis, Danica McKellar, Kerr Smith, Brooke Burns, William Zabka, Kristoffer Polaha and McKaley Miller. [5], "Actor With Down Syndrome Becomes One of the First to Star in English-Language Film", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Where_Hope_Grows&oldid=950559242, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 12 April 2020, at 18:28. As the parent of a child with Down syndrome, when you hear about a movie where one of the main characters is a young man with Down syndrome, you get excited to watch that movie. Create New Account. Accessibility Help. If you’re looking for a little encouragement with whatever you’re going through, Here are 11 Bible Stories That Gives Us Hope… or. Sign Up. or.