I got an email early this morning about the movie, Like Dandilion Dust, an adaptation of Karen Kingsbury's novel of the same name. I forwarded the information to a large group of writer friends, but before the day is completely gone, I want to blog about it and share with even more people:
Adapted from the novel by NY Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury, the movie stars Mira Sorvino (Academy Award winner) and Barry Pepper (Golden Globe nominee). It’s about a mother who gave her child up for adoption and then tried to get him back. Yes, the child is the rope in a legal and parental tug-of-war . . . and yes, you’ll need four Kleenex and somebody you love beside you, but . . . you’ll float out of the theater smiling.
“Like Dandelion Dust” won 20-plus “Best Film” and “Best Actor” awards at pre-release film festivals from CA to NY, and USA Today heralds it as “the next ‘Blind Side.’” So there’s great buzz going into this weekend. Where to see it? A list of theaters screening the film is at: www.likedandeliondust.com. Click on the “theater” tab to find the nearest location.
And here's some advice. If at all possible, see it opening weekend. That's when the biggest message is sent to Hollywood.
~robin
I am always excited to hear about Christian and Christian-themed movies coming out of Hollywood, so thank you for sharing this, Robin. I remember when Francine Rivers’ book “The Last Sin Eater” was made into a movie, and Deeanne Gist was talking about it on either her blog or in her chatroom. Like you, she encouraged everyone to be sure to make it out to theaters on opening weekend, and so many of us made plans to do just that. Then, on opening weekend, it seemed that something happened that kept nearly everyone from going…got sick, family emergency, had to work…little stuff, but very few of us made it out to the theaters that weekend. So let’s be praying for God’s blessing on this movie and on opening weekend especially, that it would be a success that would bring Him much glory. Thanks again for mentioning this!!! I’m so looking forward to it!
this looks like an amazing movie…and that it’s Christian is the best. Love the title too.