A Smile as Big as the Moon (TV)
2012 · Movie · 95 min. · United States
Ben, a Down syndrome student in Mike Kersjes's Michigan high school special education class, dreams of becoming an astronaut. Kersjes, who is also a football coach is inspired to pursue Space Camp for his students. Obstacles mount as school administrators object to the expense and Space Camp officials have no experience with special-ed students. Teacher Robynn Mckinney supports Kersjes's efforts. Eventually the trip is approved by the necessary parties, and Kersjes faces another set of challenges: fundraising, preparing the students for their trip with science and physical education, and battling bullying and belittling from other students. Kersjes engages the football team in these endeavors.
Direction James Steven Sadwith
Cast John Corbett · Jessy Schram · Logan Huffman · Moira Kelly · Cynthia Watros · Jimmy Bellinger · Abigale Corrigan · Tanner Dow · Breezy Eslin · David Lambert · K'Sun Ray · Tyrin Niles Wyche · Peter ten Brink · E. Roger Mitchell · Keith Flippen
Soundtrack Mark Adler
Screenplay Tom Rickman · Mike Kersjes · Joe Layden
Cinematography Roy H. Wagner
Original title A Smile as Big as the Moon (TV)
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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