Hope (1997 film)

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Hope
	Film poster
Written by	Kerry Kennedy
Directed by	Goldie Hawn
Starring	Christine Lahti; Jena Malone; Catherine O'Hara; Jeffrey D. Sams; J. T. Walsh;
Theme music composer	Dave Grusin
Composer	Steve Porcaro
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Goldie Hawn; Teri Schwartz; Anthea Sylbert; Bill Finnegan; Patricia Finnegan; Sheldon Pinchuk;
Producer	Amanda DiGiulio
Cinematography	Ric Waite
Editor	Michael D. Ornstein
Running time	100 minutes
Production companies	Cherry Alley Productions; Camino Palmero Productions; Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions;
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.

Plot

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.

Cast

Rodger Boyce as Judge Patterson
Haylie Duff as Martha Jean Pruitt
Christine Lahti as Emma Percy
Jena Malone as Lilly Kate Burns
Lee Norris as Billy October
Catherine O'Hara as Muriel MacSwain
Jeffrey D. Sams as Jediah Walker
Mary Ellen Trainor as Maize Burns
J. T. Walsh as Ray Percy
Bill Wise as Deputy Sheriff

Filming

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]

Release

The film premiered on TNT on October 19, 1997. It was released on VHS by Warner Home Video.

Reception

Critical response

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]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Receipt	Result
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
	Lone Star Film & Television Awards	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

References

^ ^a ^b Richmond, Ray (October 19, 1997). "Hope". Variety. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
^ Brennan, Patricia (October 19, 1997). "COMING OF AGE IN THE COLD WAR". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
^ Linan, Steven (October 19, 1997). "Goldie Hawn has 'Hope' about serious issues; 'Over the Top' is under the wire; HBO's 'Joe'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
^ Pierce, Scott D. (October 19, 1997). "Goldie Hawn tries her luck as a director". Deseret News. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
^ Kaltenbach, Chris (October 19, 1997). "Goldie Hawn makes her debut as the director of a TV movie". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on June 21, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.

External links

Hope at IMDb

[variety-1] Richmond, Ray (October 19, 1997). "Hope". Variety. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.

[2] Brennan, Patricia (October 19, 1997). "COMING OF AGE IN THE COLD WAR". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 11, 2021.

[3] Linan, Steven (October 19, 1997). "Goldie Hawn has 'Hope' about serious issues; 'Over the Top' is under the wire; HBO's 'Joe'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.

[4] Pierce, Scott D. (October 19, 1997). "Goldie Hawn tries her luck as a director". Deseret News. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.

[5] Kaltenbach, Chris (October 19, 1997). "Goldie Hawn makes her debut as the director of a TV movie". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on June 21, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.

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