Hope | |
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Written by | Kerry Kennedy |
Directed by | Goldie Hawn |
Starring | |
Theme music composer | Dave Grusin |
Composer | Steve Porcaro |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producers |
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Producer | Amanda DiGiulio |
Cinematography | Ric Waite |
Editor | Michael D. Ornstein |
Running time | 100 minutes |
Production companies |
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Original release | |
Network | TNT |
Release | October 19, 1997 |
Hope is a 1997 American historical drama television film directed by Goldie Hawn. The film stars Christine Lahti, Jena Malone, Catherine O'Hara, Jeffrey D. Sams, and J. T. Walsh. It is set amid the early 1960s paranoia manufactured by the Cuban Missile Crisis and the growing restlessness of the Civil Rights Movement. [1]
The film received positive reviews from critics, with Malone and Walsh being nominated for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award, respectively, for their performances.
Kate is a young intelligent girl, living in dreary small town in the early 1960s. She lives an ordinary life with her mother, a stroke victim, and her Uncle Ray, who owns a theater. Everything changes when an 8 year old black boy dies in a fire in Uncle Ray's theater.
Principal photography on the film began in June 1997. The story is set in a fictional Mississippi town, but was filmed in three towns in Texas. [2]
The film premiered on TNT on October 19, 1997. It was released on VHS by Warner Home Video.
The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Goldie Hawn's direction and the performances of the cast. Ray Richmond of Variety wrote that Hawn "embodies a surprising maturity and assurance directing this tearjerker" and "also benefits in Hope from some terrific acting support via principals Jena Malone, Christine Lahti, Jeffrey D. Sams, J. T. Walsh and Catherine O'Hara; all are at the top of their game, and it's a tribute to Hawn that they are." He concluded his review with, "Hawn displays an impressive knack for imagery, and for allowing her cast the freedom to shine." [1] Steven Linan of the Los Angeles Times noted that Hawn "has the distinct advantage of working with a very good cast." [3] Scott D. Pierce of Deseret News stated that "Hope is very nicely mounted, with plenty of money thrown into the production." [4] Chris Kaltenbach of The Baltimore Sun called the film "a quiet, thoughtful, well-acted piece of work filled with what its title suggests." [5]
Year | Award | Category | Receipt | Result |
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1998 | American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards | Best Edited Two-Hour Movie for Commercial Television | Michael D. Ornstein | Nominated |
Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film | Jena Malone | Nominated | |
Lone Star Film & Television Awards | Best TV Director | Goldie Hawn | Won | |
Best TV Supporting Actress | Christine Lahti | Won | ||
Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie | J. T. Walsh | Nominated | |
YoungStar Awards | Best Young Actress in a Mini-Series/Made for TV Film | Jena Malone | Nominated | |
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