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A Smile as Big as the Moon (TV)

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Original title

A Smile as Big as the Moon

Year

2012

Running time

95 min.

Country

United States

Director

James Steven Sadwith

Screenwriter

Tom Rickman. Novel: Mike Kersjes, Joe Layden

Cast

Music

Mark Adler

Cinematography

Roy H. Wagner

Producer

ABC, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

Genre

Drama | TV Movie. Schools & University. Family-friendly

Synopsis

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.

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A Smile as Big as the Moon (TV)

2012

James Steven Sadwith