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Where Hope Grows

A baseball player whose professional career was cut short due to his personal problems is suddenly awakened and invigorated by a young-man with Down syndrome who works at the local grocery store.

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“Where Hope Grows” tells the story of a former professional baseball player whose life changes after he befriends a young man with Down syndrome. The film explores themes of friendship, redemption, and the transformative power of kindness.

Director: Chris Dowling
Writers: Chris Dowling
Stars: Kristoffer Polaha • David DeSanctis • McKaley Miller
1h 35m
PG-13
2013
DramaInspirational
Compassion, Friendship, Growth, Kindness, Redemption
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This film aligns with the Madison Media Fund’s focus on personal growth, kindness, and the value of every individual. It promotes the idea that human connection can transform lives and challenges societal expectations about ability and worth.

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