Where Hope Grows

Out now on DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital HD is Where Hope Grows from Lionsgate Home Entertainment receiving 5 out of 5 Dove awards. This movie is written and directed by Chris Dowling and stars Kristoffer Polaha (TV’s Ringer), Billy Zabka (The Karate Kid), Brooke Burns (Shallow Hal), Kerr Smith (TV’s Dawson Creek) Michael Grant (TV’s A Secret Life of the American Teenage), Alan Powell (The Song), Danica McKellar (TV’s The Wonder Years) and introducing David DeSanctis.

Calvin Campbell a former pro baseball player with a self-destructive streak, has his faith in God restored when he meets Produce, an inspirational man with Down Syndrome. As their friendship develops, Calvin is reminded that hope grows in the most unlikely places.

This DVD includes Deleted Scenes, Stop the R-Word, Casting David DeSanctis, Audio Commentary with Writer and Director Chris Dowling and Actor David DeSanctis .

My Opinion: This is a great movie that will touch your heart as you put yourself in the shoes of the kid with Down syndrome and see what obstacles he overcomes with faith, courage and friendship. I will watch this over and over again to help encourage me when I am feeling discouraged.

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Disclaimer: I was in no way compensated for this review and this is solely my own opinion which may differ from yours.