Trinity Creative Partnership have snapped up U.K. sales rights for historical war film “Love, Courage and the Battle for Bushy Run,” which is launching at AFM.
Set in 1763, “Love, Courage and the Battle for Bushy Run” is a historical drama set against the backdrop of one of the most defining moments in American history, the battle of Bushy Run. Dave Alan Johnson (“Christmas with Tucker”) and Larry A. McClean (“Pacific Rim”) direct from a screenplay by Charlie Richards (“House Rules”).
The battle unfolds during the Pontiac’s War in the aftermath of Britain’s 1763 triumph over France when a clash of cultures and strategies in the American Colonies took tensions to new heights.
“As Native tribes, driven by fear of British retaliation, unite under the leadership of Ottawa Chief Pontiac, the film explores the unconventional and brutal tactics employed in their quest to capture Fort Pitt,” reads the logline.
Set in 1763, “Love, Courage and the Battle for Bushy Run” is a historical drama set against the backdrop of one of the most defining moments in American history, the battle of Bushy Run. Dave Alan Johnson (“Christmas with Tucker”) and Larry A. McClean (“Pacific Rim”) direct from a screenplay by Charlie Richards (“House Rules”).
The battle unfolds during the Pontiac’s War in the aftermath of Britain’s 1763 triumph over France when a clash of cultures and strategies in the American Colonies took tensions to new heights.
“As Native tribes, driven by fear of British retaliation, unite under the leadership of Ottawa Chief Pontiac, the film explores the unconventional and brutal tactics employed in their quest to capture Fort Pitt,” reads the logline.
- 10/31/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Madeleine Gavin’s Sundance award-winning documentary “Beyond Utopia” has garnered the best documentary and best doc editing honors at the 24th annual Woodstock Film Festival.
The documentary, which was recently acquired by Roadside Attractions, is vying for Academy Award attention.
Using hidden camera footage, the doc follows the high-stakes journey that a handful of desperate families make in order to defect from North Korea — a country with the most brutal regime on earth, led by a dictator, Kim Jong-un.
Doc jurors included directors Barbara Kopple (“Harlan County USA”) Richard Rowley (“ Kingdom of Silence”) and Heidi Ewing (“Jesus Camp”).
“This year’s winner is an astonishingly intimate, white-knuckle thriller following families trying to escape North Korea,” the jurors said in a joint statement. “Stitched together from raw, first person footage, it is impossible not to feel the heart-breaking courage as a family clings to each other during a nighttime crossing of the Mekong River.
The documentary, which was recently acquired by Roadside Attractions, is vying for Academy Award attention.
Using hidden camera footage, the doc follows the high-stakes journey that a handful of desperate families make in order to defect from North Korea — a country with the most brutal regime on earth, led by a dictator, Kim Jong-un.
Doc jurors included directors Barbara Kopple (“Harlan County USA”) Richard Rowley (“ Kingdom of Silence”) and Heidi Ewing (“Jesus Camp”).
“This year’s winner is an astonishingly intimate, white-knuckle thriller following families trying to escape North Korea,” the jurors said in a joint statement. “Stitched together from raw, first person footage, it is impossible not to feel the heart-breaking courage as a family clings to each other during a nighttime crossing of the Mekong River.
- 10/1/2023
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
When he made his first feature, Gal Young ‘Un, in 1979, director Victor Nuñez was a pioneer in an American independent film movement still in its early stages. Over the next several decades, Nuñez continued to work on personal projects on his home turf of northern Florida. He worked rewardingly with gifted actors like Ed Harris in A Flash of Green and launched Ashley Judd’s acting career with Ruby in Paradise in 1993. Peter Fonda earned his only Oscar nomination as an actor when he starred in Nuñez’s Ulee’s Gold in 1997.
But Nuñez has not directed a film in over a decade. He returns to the screen with Rachel Hendrix and helps to revitalize the acting career of Lori Singer, still best known for her starring role opposite Kevin Bacon in 1984’s Footloose. Singer, also an accomplished classical musician, had a few other notable acting credits, in Alan Rudolph’s...
But Nuñez has not directed a film in over a decade. He returns to the screen with Rachel Hendrix and helps to revitalize the acting career of Lori Singer, still best known for her starring role opposite Kevin Bacon in 1984’s Footloose. Singer, also an accomplished classical musician, had a few other notable acting credits, in Alan Rudolph’s...
- 2/27/2023
- by Stephen Farber
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced plans Wednesday for 52 world premieres and 78 U.S. premieres spanning a total of 43 countries throughout the 11-day event.
“At a time where there’s a dwindling of movie theater attendance, the role of film festivals has never been more important,” said Sbiff executive director Roger Durling. “At Sbiff, with the 38th edition, our marching orders are clear, to celebrate movies and to nurture and exalt the film community, the artists as well as the cinephiles. It’s a great slate with 43 countries represented.”
The festival starts Feb. 8 with the world premiere of “Miranda’s Victim” from director-producer Michelle Danner. The period piece is set in the year 1963 and documents the true story of Patricia “Trish” Weir (Abigal Breslin), who attempts to put her abuser behind bars after being kidnapped and sexually assaulted at 18 years old.
Director Chandler Levack’s “I Like Movies” will...
“At a time where there’s a dwindling of movie theater attendance, the role of film festivals has never been more important,” said Sbiff executive director Roger Durling. “At Sbiff, with the 38th edition, our marching orders are clear, to celebrate movies and to nurture and exalt the film community, the artists as well as the cinephiles. It’s a great slate with 43 countries represented.”
The festival starts Feb. 8 with the world premiere of “Miranda’s Victim” from director-producer Michelle Danner. The period piece is set in the year 1963 and documents the true story of Patricia “Trish” Weir (Abigal Breslin), who attempts to put her abuser behind bars after being kidnapped and sexually assaulted at 18 years old.
Director Chandler Levack’s “I Like Movies” will...
- 1/18/2023
- by Katie Reul
- Variety Film + TV
The 38th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which will run Feb. 8-18, will open with Miranda’s Victim, one of 52 world premieres in this year’s lineup, and will close with the U.S. premiere of I Like Movies, one of 78 U.S. premieres, the fest announced Wednesday.
These are, of course, in addition to a slew of the career-retrospective tributes for which the fest is famous, which this year will celebrate the likes of Cate Blanchett, Brendan Fraser, Angela Bassett, Jamie Lee Curtis, Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, as well as panels with breakthrough artists, artisans, directors, writers, producers, female creatives and international filmmakers.
The fest will also offer a variety of free educational programs, including Mike’s Field Trip to the Movies (for 4,000-plus fourth through sixth grade students from low-income schools throughout Santa Barbara County), which this year will feature a screening of Guillermo del Toro...
These are, of course, in addition to a slew of the career-retrospective tributes for which the fest is famous, which this year will celebrate the likes of Cate Blanchett, Brendan Fraser, Angela Bassett, Jamie Lee Curtis, Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, as well as panels with breakthrough artists, artisans, directors, writers, producers, female creatives and international filmmakers.
The fest will also offer a variety of free educational programs, including Mike’s Field Trip to the Movies (for 4,000-plus fourth through sixth grade students from low-income schools throughout Santa Barbara County), which this year will feature a screening of Guillermo del Toro...
- 1/18/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Santa Barbara Film Festival To Open With Abigail Breslin Drama ‘Miranda’s Victim’ As Full Lineup Set
The Santa Barbara Film Festival has today unveiled the lineup for its 38th edition, taking place in-person from February 8-18.
The festival will open with the world premiere of the courtroom drama Miranda’s Victim, from director Michelle Danner. Pic tells the true story of Trish Weir (Abigail Breslin), who in 1963 was kidnapped and brutally raped by Ernesto Miranda. Committed to putting her assailant in prison, Trish’s life is destroyed by America’s legal system as she triggers a law that transforms the nation. Ryan Phillippe, Luke Wilson, Donald Sutherland, Mireille Enos, Andy Garcia and more also star.
Closing out Sbiff 2023 is the Chandler Levack-directed I Like Movies, which makes its U.S. premiere. The film starring Isaiah Lehtinen, Romina D’Ugo, Krista Bridges and Percy Hynes White follows the socially inept, 17-year-old cinephile Lawrence (Lehtinen) as he gets a job at a video store, there forming a complicated...
The festival will open with the world premiere of the courtroom drama Miranda’s Victim, from director Michelle Danner. Pic tells the true story of Trish Weir (Abigail Breslin), who in 1963 was kidnapped and brutally raped by Ernesto Miranda. Committed to putting her assailant in prison, Trish’s life is destroyed by America’s legal system as she triggers a law that transforms the nation. Ryan Phillippe, Luke Wilson, Donald Sutherland, Mireille Enos, Andy Garcia and more also star.
Closing out Sbiff 2023 is the Chandler Levack-directed I Like Movies, which makes its U.S. premiere. The film starring Isaiah Lehtinen, Romina D’Ugo, Krista Bridges and Percy Hynes White follows the socially inept, 17-year-old cinephile Lawrence (Lehtinen) as he gets a job at a video store, there forming a complicated...
- 1/18/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
We have the first trailer for you to check out from the film Semper Fi, from writer and director Henry Alex Rubin (Murderball) and co-writer Sean Mullin (Amira & Sam). The film stars Jai Courtney and Nat Wolff as brothers who are trying to connect, on opposite sides of the law. Here’s the synopsis for the film:
Cal (Jai Courtney) is a by-the-book police officer who, along with his close-knit group of childhood friends, makes ends meet as a Marine Corps reservist. When his reckless younger half-brother, Oyster, is arrested after a bar fight and given an unfair prison sentence, Cal – driven by his loyalty to family and fierce code of honor – fights for Oyster (Nat Wolff) in this gripping tale of brotherhood and sacrifice.
The movie also stars Leighton Meester, Finn Wittrock, Arturo Castro, Beau Knapp, Rachel Hendrix, Wayne Pére, Ashton Leigh, Sylvia Grace Crim, Lance E. Nichols, and Rob Mello.
Cal (Jai Courtney) is a by-the-book police officer who, along with his close-knit group of childhood friends, makes ends meet as a Marine Corps reservist. When his reckless younger half-brother, Oyster, is arrested after a bar fight and given an unfair prison sentence, Cal – driven by his loyalty to family and fierce code of honor – fights for Oyster (Nat Wolff) in this gripping tale of brotherhood and sacrifice.
The movie also stars Leighton Meester, Finn Wittrock, Arturo Castro, Beau Knapp, Rachel Hendrix, Wayne Pére, Ashton Leigh, Sylvia Grace Crim, Lance E. Nichols, and Rob Mello.
- 8/30/2019
- by Jessica Fisher
- GeekTyrant
"I didn't need you to be my dad, I just needed you to be my brother." Lionsgate has released a trailer for a film titled Semper Fi, originally called Edge of Dawn while in development. The title is a reference to the Marine Corps slogan "semper fi" (in full: semper fidelis), which means "always loyal". The plot is about a police officer who serves in the Marine Corps Reserves who is faced with an ethical dilemma when it comes to helping his brother in prison. Jai Courtney stars as the "by-the-book" officer Cal, and Nat Wolff plays his brother. Also starring Leighton Meester, Finn Wittrock, Arturo Castro, Beau Knapp, Rachel Hendrix, Wayne Pére, Ashton Leigh, Sylvia Grace Crim, Lance E. Nichols, and Rob Mello. This has an interesting premise that plays on morals, but it doesn't seem like this has much to offer besides that. Here's the official trailer for...
- 8/28/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Nightclub Secrets premieres on Saturday, July 21 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Lifetime. The film stars Kate Mansi (Days of our Lives), Rachel Hendrix, Nick Marshall, Gigi Rice and Gary Weeks.
Zoe (Mansi), a middle-American elementary school teacher, has been running away from a tumultuous relationship with her mother and younger sister, Rachel (Hendrix), for as long as she can remember. But Zoe is forced to return to La and the home she escaped when she receives a sudden phone call from her mother, Barbara (Rice), telling her that Rachel, a bottle girl in an exclusive La club, has killed herself. Unconvinced that Rachel would take her own life, Barbara urges Zoe to find out what really happened. Now Zoe needs to pose as a bottle girl herself and infiltrate the mysterious depths of the high-end nightclub world to track down Rachel’s killer. Will Zoe be able to avenge...
Zoe (Mansi), a middle-American elementary school teacher, has been running away from a tumultuous relationship with her mother and younger sister, Rachel (Hendrix), for as long as she can remember. But Zoe is forced to return to La and the home she escaped when she receives a sudden phone call from her mother, Barbara (Rice), telling her that Rachel, a bottle girl in an exclusive La club, has killed herself. Unconvinced that Rachel would take her own life, Barbara urges Zoe to find out what really happened. Now Zoe needs to pose as a bottle girl herself and infiltrate the mysterious depths of the high-end nightclub world to track down Rachel’s killer. Will Zoe be able to avenge...
- 7/21/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
"I need you to get up. Keep moving." Give this short film a look if you're in the mood for some gritty sci-fi action. Ballistic is the latest short film made by Ryan Connolly, and it's set in a post-apocalyptic time in the future. There's not much more of an introduction beyond that, so jump right in and start watching now. Ballistic stars Hannah Ward, Rachel Hendrix, Mark Ashworth, Graham Powell, and Omid Zader. I really like how this short just starts and gets into things fast, without spending too much time trying to explain anything. Just put us right in the middle of it and we can figure it out as it goes along. Watch below. Ballistic embedded directly from Vimeo. Original description: "In a post-apocalyptic world, a young woman fights for survival as she recalls traumatic events from her childhood." The short film is written and directed by...
- 7/2/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Sneak Peek footage from the dramatic feature "The Perfect Wave", starring Scott Eastwood, Cheryl Ladd, Patrick Lyster and Rachel Hendrix, available on DVD and Blu-ray, February 17, 2015 through Anchor Bay Entertainment:
"...set against the phenomenon of tropical and exotic surfing in New Zealand, Bali, Sri Lanka, South Africa and the Island of Mauritius, 'Ian McCormack' (Eastwood) leads a mundane life in Christchurch New Zealand, as a twenty-four year-old in search of 'the perfect wave'.
"He drags his closest surfing buddy along with him, tempting fate and the call for a wild adventure. His father supports his adventure but his overly protective, religious mother refuses to give her blessing and reluctantly sends him on his way tearfully reminding him if he gets in trouble, turn to God..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Perfect Wave"...
"...set against the phenomenon of tropical and exotic surfing in New Zealand, Bali, Sri Lanka, South Africa and the Island of Mauritius, 'Ian McCormack' (Eastwood) leads a mundane life in Christchurch New Zealand, as a twenty-four year-old in search of 'the perfect wave'.
"He drags his closest surfing buddy along with him, tempting fate and the call for a wild adventure. His father supports his adventure but his overly protective, religious mother refuses to give her blessing and reluctantly sends him on his way tearfully reminding him if he gets in trouble, turn to God..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Perfect Wave"...
- 2/2/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Hannah is going through a rough time in her life: she has a severe case of asthma, a severe bout of depression and a severe crush on her best friend who is dating someone else. After having a panic-induced seizure onstage during her debut in a new play, Hannah learns that she was born severely prematurely—24 weeks—as the result of a failed abortion. Thus, Hannah begins her empowering journey of self-discovery and forgiveness in Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin's October Baby.
Rachel Hendrix takes to the role of Hannah with a bipolar enthusiasm to match the bipolar tone of the film. What starts as an unbearably melodramatic series of revelations haphazardly switches to a light-hearted college road trip comedy. Hannah joins best friend—and major crush—Jason (Jason Burkey) along with his girlfriend Alanna (Colleen Trusler); comedic sidekick Truman (James Austin Johnson) and the comedic sidekick’s comedic...
Rachel Hendrix takes to the role of Hannah with a bipolar enthusiasm to match the bipolar tone of the film. What starts as an unbearably melodramatic series of revelations haphazardly switches to a light-hearted college road trip comedy. Hannah joins best friend—and major crush—Jason (Jason Burkey) along with his girlfriend Alanna (Colleen Trusler); comedic sidekick Truman (James Austin Johnson) and the comedic sidekick’s comedic...
- 10/3/2012
- by John Keith
- JustPressPlay.net
Chicago – “October Baby,” which has generated a bit of controversy as we rarely see widely-released films that preach so directly to the pro-life choir and was recently released on Blu-ray and DVD, is an incredibly frustrating film. Laying the political hot-button issue aside (and, for the sake of disclosure, I feel like I should note that I am strongly pro-choice), there are things to like here, especially the strong performances from Rachel Hendrix and Jasmine Guy. To be honest, it’s the stuff that’s generally unrelated to the emotional/political core of the film — the non-controversial material — that is the film’s downfall. Whether you’re pro-choice or pro-life, the road movie comedy and romantic drama that are shoehorned into this coming-of-age story are the parts that don’t work. When the film does allow Hendrix the emotional arc, she delivers and the tears are jerked.
Rating: 2.5/5.0
Hendrix plays Hannah,...
Rating: 2.5/5.0
Hendrix plays Hannah,...
- 9/20/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Directors Jon and Andrew Erwin were unable to find a major label distributor for their film,October Baby, to get the flick into theaters. They raised the money on their own and eventually managed to pull in over $5 million dollars at the box office. Now, fans who did manage to catch the flick at the box office will be able to own it on Blu-ray and DVD beginning on September 11. October Baby follows newcomer actress Rachel Hendrix as Hannah, a college teen suffering from medical problems who learns her complications likely came from a botched abortion when she was in the womb. The film follows the student as she goes on an epic Spring Break trip to find her birth parents and make peace with her past. With abortion at the forefront of the upcoming election, the topic is timely, and it.s no surprise the low-budget film was able...
- 9/6/2012
- cinemablend.com
Chicago – In our latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 60 pairs of movie passes plus 10 grand-prize DVDs up for grabs for the advance screening of the new film “October Baby” starring Rachel Hendrix, Jason Burkey and John Schneider!
“October Baby,” which is available on DVD on Sept. 11, 2012 from Fox Home Entertainment, also stars Jasmine Guy, Joy Brunson, James Austin Johnson, Carl Maguire, Tracy Miller, Lance E. Nichols and Shari Rigby from director Andrew Erwin and writer and director Jon Erwin. Following this advance screening, talent from the film will be on hand for a Q&A!
This advance screening is on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at 1 p.m. in downtown Chicago. To win your advance-screening movie passes to “October Baby” plus for a chance to win a grand-prize “October Baby” DVD courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our unique Hookup technology directly below. That’s it! The more social actions you complete,...
“October Baby,” which is available on DVD on Sept. 11, 2012 from Fox Home Entertainment, also stars Jasmine Guy, Joy Brunson, James Austin Johnson, Carl Maguire, Tracy Miller, Lance E. Nichols and Shari Rigby from director Andrew Erwin and writer and director Jon Erwin. Following this advance screening, talent from the film will be on hand for a Q&A!
This advance screening is on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at 1 p.m. in downtown Chicago. To win your advance-screening movie passes to “October Baby” plus for a chance to win a grand-prize “October Baby” DVD courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our unique Hookup technology directly below. That’s it! The more social actions you complete,...
- 9/5/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The Hunger Games wasn’t this weekend’s only box office success story. As Katniss Everdeen fought for her freedom on screens across the country, a humble pro-life film called October Baby quietly opened in just 390 theaters. That modest release, which co-stars Jasmine Guy and John Schneider, ended up earning a cool $1,718,000 — enough to put it among the weekend’s top eight earners.
“Yeah, I was surprised,” October Baby co-director Jon Erwin laughs, speaking to EW via cell phone. He helmed the movie with his brother Andrew. “We didn’t make the film because we wanted some sort of big...
“Yeah, I was surprised,” October Baby co-director Jon Erwin laughs, speaking to EW via cell phone. He helmed the movie with his brother Andrew. “We didn’t make the film because we wanted some sort of big...
- 3/26/2012
- by Hillary Busis
- EW - Inside Movies
If only October Baby played it straight with no agenda. The advent of the mega-church I believe has led to a mega-church sponsored filmmaking, with Courageous being the last film in this category. The problem is these films fit a melodramatic niche, produced by non-filmmakers the language developed is, shall we say, risk adverse. It’s enough to have a sad scene, but it must be heightened by music that tells you how exactly to feel and the grammar is a bit off. It’s a shame, October Baby tells a highly compelling story with strong performances and excellent cinematography by its co-director Jon Erwin. His brother and co-director Andrew Erwin is perhaps to blame, as he’s the editor.
Questionable sound mix aside (a bit rough for a theatrical release, it could use another polish especially in how sound levels frequently drop out as if they didn’t record enough room tone,...
Questionable sound mix aside (a bit rough for a theatrical release, it could use another polish especially in how sound levels frequently drop out as if they didn’t record enough room tone,...
- 3/26/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
The film "October Baby" opened in just under 400 theaters this weekend, and considering its small release, it's already seen great success, with a per-theater average that trails just behind "The Hunger Games."
The independent film tells the story of a college freshman who learns that she was adopted by her parents and is the survivor of an attempted abortion. Directed by Andrew and Jon Erwin, the faith-bath movie stars Rachel Hendrix as Hannah and "Smallville's" John Schneider as her adopted father.
When Hannah learns she was nearly aborted, she sets out to find her birth mother. Jasmine Guy plays a nurse who describes in detail the procedure that Hannah's birth mother had.
Positive word-of-mouth from faith-based groups and conservatives has driven the film to surprising success -- to some degree. When it was released last fall timed to a "personhood" initiative in Mississippi, funded by the American Family Association, it...
The independent film tells the story of a college freshman who learns that she was adopted by her parents and is the survivor of an attempted abortion. Directed by Andrew and Jon Erwin, the faith-bath movie stars Rachel Hendrix as Hannah and "Smallville's" John Schneider as her adopted father.
When Hannah learns she was nearly aborted, she sets out to find her birth mother. Jasmine Guy plays a nurse who describes in detail the procedure that Hannah's birth mother had.
Positive word-of-mouth from faith-based groups and conservatives has driven the film to surprising success -- to some degree. When it was released last fall timed to a "personhood" initiative in Mississippi, funded by the American Family Association, it...
- 3/24/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Title: October Baby Directors: Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin (‘The Cross and the Towers’) Starring: Rachel Hendrix (TV’s ‘Alumni’), John Schneider (‘The Dukes of Hazzard’) and Jason Burkey (‘For the Glory’) People often struggle when trying to figure out where they belong in life, and what their true identities are. This is the main message exemplified in the new drama ‘October Baby,’ the theatrical feature film debuts of actress Rachel Hendrix and directors and writers Andrew and John Erwin. While Hendrix’s main character is supposed to represent everyone’s need for independence and to discover their background, the film unfortunately fails to create its own unique identity with developed characters and detailed [ Read More ]...
- 3/24/2012
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Rating: 2.5/5.0
Chicago – When reading the plot synopsis for the film “October Baby,” there were a few things I already expected. “A college freshman’s world is rocked when she learns she is the adopted survivor of an attempted abortion” (IMdb). While this is clearly a recipe for melodrama and emotion, writers Jon Erwin and Cecil Stokes ended up creating a story that is even more unrealistic than I first imagined. Luckily for them, the film is still salvaged by some strong acting performances and some engaging visuals.
Directed by Andrew and Jon Erwin and starring Rachel Hendrix, Jason Burkey, John Schneider, and Jasmine Guy, “October Baby” follows the story of Hannah (Hendrix), a 19 year-old aspiring actress who is shocked to find out that some of her medical issues she has had in her life stem from a traumatic birth she had no idea about. While Hannah had never really felt normal or herself,...
Chicago – When reading the plot synopsis for the film “October Baby,” there were a few things I already expected. “A college freshman’s world is rocked when she learns she is the adopted survivor of an attempted abortion” (IMdb). While this is clearly a recipe for melodrama and emotion, writers Jon Erwin and Cecil Stokes ended up creating a story that is even more unrealistic than I first imagined. Luckily for them, the film is still salvaged by some strong acting performances and some engaging visuals.
Directed by Andrew and Jon Erwin and starring Rachel Hendrix, Jason Burkey, John Schneider, and Jasmine Guy, “October Baby” follows the story of Hannah (Hendrix), a 19 year-old aspiring actress who is shocked to find out that some of her medical issues she has had in her life stem from a traumatic birth she had no idea about. While Hannah had never really felt normal or herself,...
- 3/23/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Images from October Baby, starring Rachel Hendrix, Jason Burkey, Jasmine Guy and John Schneider Jon Erwin and Andrew Erwin-directed drama opens via Samuel Goldwyn Films on March 23rd. Pic is scripted and produced by the Erwins as well as Theresa Preston and Cecil Stokes. Dan Atchison and Justin Tollery also produce. We have 42 images up for your viewing pleasure, which can be seen below the plot. October Baby Synopsis: “You saw me before I was born.” Psalm 139:16 (Nlt) As the curtain rises, Hannah hesitantly steps onto the stage for her theatrical debut in college. Yet before she can utter her first lines, Hannah—unscripted—collapses in front of the stunned audience...
- 1/25/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Images from October Baby, starring Rachel Hendrix, Jason Burkey, Jasmine Guy and John Schneider Jon Erwin and Andrew Erwin-directed drama opens via Samuel Goldwyn Films on March 23rd. Pic is scripted and produced by the Erwins as well as Theresa Preston and Cecil Stokes. Dan Atchison and Justin Tollery also produce. We have 42 images up for your viewing pleasure, which can be seen below the plot. October Baby Synopsis: “You saw me before I was born.” Psalm 139:16 (Nlt) As the curtain rises, Hannah hesitantly steps onto the stage for her theatrical debut in college. Yet before she can utter her first lines, Hannah—unscripted—collapses in front of the stunned audience...
- 1/25/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Images from October Baby, starring Rachel Hendrix, Jason Burkey, Jasmine Guy and John Schneider Jon Erwin and Andrew Erwin-directed drama opens via Samuel Goldwyn Films on March 23rd. Pic is scripted and produced by the Erwins as well as Theresa Preston and Cecil Stokes. Dan Atchison and Justin Tollery also produce. We have 42 images up for your viewing pleasure, which can be seen below the plot. October Baby Synopsis: “You saw me before I was born.” Psalm 139:16 (Nlt) As the curtain rises, Hannah hesitantly steps onto the stage for her theatrical debut in college. Yet before she can utter her first lines, Hannah—unscripted—collapses in front of the stunned audience...
- 1/25/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
3 clips from Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin's October Baby, starring Rachel Hendrix, Jason Burkey, Jasmine Guy and John Schneider. The drama helmed by the Erwins, who write alongside Theresa Preston and Cecil Stokes, opens in theaters on March 23rd via Samuel Goldwyn Films. Pic is produced by Gravitas and Provident Films, with a cast which also includes Joy Brunson, Jasmine Guy, Carl Maguire, Tracy Miller and Jennifer Price. October Baby won the Grand Jury Prize at the Red Rock Film Festival last year, taking home Best Fiction Feature, as well as the Special Achievement Award for star Rachel Hendrix. “You saw me before I was born.” Psalm 139:16 (Nlt) As the curtain rises, Hannah hesitantly steps onto the stage for her theatrical debut in college. Yet before she can utter her first lines, Hannah—unscripted—collapses in front of the stunned audience. After countless medical tests, all signs point to...
- 1/13/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
3 clips from Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin's October Baby, starring Rachel Hendrix, Jason Burkey, Jasmine Guy and John Schneider. The drama helmed by the Erwins, who write alongside Theresa Preston and Cecil Stokes, opens in theaters on March 23rd via Samuel Goldwyn Films. Pic is produced by Gravitas and Provident Films, with a cast which also includes Joy Brunson, Jasmine Guy, Carl Maguire, Tracy Miller and Jennifer Price. October Baby won the Grand Jury Prize at the Red Rock Film Festival last year, taking home Best Fiction Feature, as well as the Special Achievement Award for star Rachel Hendrix. “You saw me before I was born.” Psalm 139:16 (Nlt) As the curtain rises, Hannah hesitantly steps onto the stage for her theatrical debut in college. Yet before she can utter her first lines, Hannah—unscripted—collapses in front of the stunned audience. After countless medical tests, all signs point to...
- 1/13/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
3 clips from Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin's October Baby, starring Rachel Hendrix, Jason Burkey, Jasmine Guy and John Schneider. The drama helmed by the Erwins, who write alongside Theresa Preston and Cecil Stokes, opens in theaters on March 23rd via Samuel Goldwyn Films. Pic is produced by Gravitas and Provident Films, with a cast which also includes Joy Brunson, Jasmine Guy, Carl Maguire, Tracy Miller and Jennifer Price. October Baby won the Grand Jury Prize at the Red Rock Film Festival last year, taking home Best Fiction Feature, as well as the Special Achievement Award for star Rachel Hendrix. “You saw me before I was born.” Psalm 139:16 (Nlt) As the curtain rises, Hannah hesitantly steps onto the stage for her theatrical debut in college. Yet before she can utter her first lines, Hannah—unscripted—collapses in front of the stunned audience. After countless medical tests, all signs point to...
- 1/13/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Sneak Peek "October Baby", a new drama from directors Andrew and Jon Erwin, starring Rachel Hendrix, Jason Burkey, John Schneider, Jasmine Guy, Chris Sligh, Shari Weidman, Jennifer Price, Lance Nichols, Rodney Clark, Tracy Miller , Austin Johnson and Colleen Trusler, based on a screenplay by Jon Erwin and Theresa Preston :
"...'Hannah', a college freshman has always felt like an outsider. Something is missing. She has always carried a deep-seated sense that she has no right to exist. When she discovers she was adopted it comes as a shock, but Hannah's world is rocked even more when she learns why she was never told before.
"Desperate for answers, she embarks on a road trip with some friends (including her oldest and closest friend 'Jason') to find her biological mother. In the process she unexpectedly discovers hope, love and forgiveness..."
"October Baby" will be released March 2012.
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"...'Hannah', a college freshman has always felt like an outsider. Something is missing. She has always carried a deep-seated sense that she has no right to exist. When she discovers she was adopted it comes as a shock, but Hannah's world is rocked even more when she learns why she was never told before.
"Desperate for answers, she embarks on a road trip with some friends (including her oldest and closest friend 'Jason') to find her biological mother. In the process she unexpectedly discovers hope, love and forgiveness..."
"October Baby" will be released March 2012.
Click the images to enlarge and...
- 12/13/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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