“Like Dandelion Dust” DVD Giveaway
I recently watched Like Dandelion Dust, starring Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite), Barry Pepper (Saving Private Ryan), and Cole Hauser (2 Fast 2 Furious). This is a compelling drama about the intertwined lives of two families and the struggles of parenthood. The film is based on the novel by New York Times Bestselling Author, Karen Kingsbury. The DVD is set to hit shelves on January 25th, retailing for $22.98.
SYNOPSIS:
Like Dandelion Dust is the first feature film created from a novel by Karen Kingsbury, America’s #1 inspirational author. With more than 20 million copies of her 50-plus award-winning books in print, nine of which hit #1 on national best-selling lists, Karen’s novels have long attracted film and television producers.
Like Dandelion Dust is a compelling drama about the intertwined lives of two families and the struggles of parenthood. Joey has had a picture-perfect life with the privileged Campbell family until the day they receive a startling phone call telling them that Joey’s birth parents want him back. Now a judge’s decision could tear him away from the only home he has ever known. Each character will be tested as one family fights to keep the son they love and the other to begin a new life.
Exploring the different meanings of being a parent through the gritty and realistic lives of the struggling, blue-collar Porter’s and the well-to-do Campbell’s, the lives of the two families intersect, intertwine and collide, all for the love of a little boy. Joey’s future hangs in the balance as issues of parenthood and class warfare play out. Someone must make the bravest decision of his/her life; showing that sometimes the greatest love is letting go. Through critically acclaimed acting performances, this film bravely exposes the humanity in each character, reminding the viewer that people in all walks of life have the potential to be the best and worst versions of themselves at any time. Hard life issues such as domestic and alcohol abuse affect families, crossing generations and ethnic boundaries, as the film hits a core place, deep in the heart of audiences everywhere.
Like Dandelion Dust is already the recipient of more than 30 national and international film festival awards, including:
• Las Vegas Film Festival (Audience Award for Best Feature, Grand Jury Best Feature, Best Actor for Barry Pepper)
• Heartland Film Festival (Audience Choice for Best Dramatic Feature)
• Vail Film Festival (Audience Choice for Best Feature)
• Sedona International Film Festival (Best Feature Jury Award)
• San Diego Film Festival (Best Actress for Mira Sorvino)
• Cinema City International Film Festival (Best Feature Jury Award)
• Deauville American Film Festival (Official Selection)
• Palm Springs International Film Festival (Best of the Fest)
LIKE DANDELION DUST 1-Disc DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $22.98. Prebook is December 29, 2010.
Like Dandelion Dust DVD Special Features: (Catalog # 2270139)
• Like Dandelion Dust Comes To Life
– Interviews with author Karen Kingsbury and producers
• Karen Kingsbury: Adoption Story
– Interview with Karen Kingsbury about the adoption of her three sons
• Kevin Downes: Adoption Story
– Interview with producer Kevin Downes about the adoption of his son
• Deleted and Extended Scenes
LIKE DANDELION DUST 1-Disc DVD (Catalog # 2270139)
Street Date: January 25, 2011
Pre-book Date: December 29, 2010
Screen Format: Widescreen
Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital
Spanish Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English and Spanish
U.S. Rating: PG 13
Total Run Time: 100 Minutes
Closed Captioned: Yes
MY THOUGHTS
This was an emotionally moving story and left me in tears. Be prepared with a box of tissues when you watch Like Dandelion Dust. The entire cast did an amazing job. Thank you to 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment for the chance to review this DVD.
GIVEAWAY
3 lucky readers will win a copy of Like Dandelion Dust on DVD!!!
WIN IT!!! (MANDATORY ENTRY)
– Tell me in a comment if you’ve ever blown on a dandelion and made a wish as the petals blew away!
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I received a screener of “Like Dandelion Dust” from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine.
I have for sure blown on a dandelion and made a wish! tons of times.
I’ve blown on a dandelion and made a wish as the petals blew away — and now I am blessed with a beautiful baby girl.
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We always blew on dandelions and made wishws as the petals blew away when we were kids. I also taught my children to do the same when they were young and we were out playing.
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When I was a kid I loved to blow on dandelions.
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I used to blow on dandelions and make wishes when I was a kid. I also did this with my son when he was little.
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Absolutely…my kids and I love blowing dandelions!
I have never blown on a dandelion. I don’t think they are here in Arizona
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We always called them wishers and blew on them after making our wishes. Boy, was I surprised when I found out they were weeds and we were actually spreading them. I still hate to get rid of them, but I do.
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I’ve done this many times as a kid. And my kids did too. Alas, none of my wishes ever came true. I guess I was asking too much from the powers that be!
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Yes, I made a wish on Dandelion Dust and watched it float away…I also had one shoved in my mouth…my sister told me to close my eyes, I did, then she said “Open wide”, I did, then she said close them and well, she shoved one of these in my mouth and as I was spitting them out I was also wishing that she would get into trouble lol (She did too lol) I was very young btw….
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I ALWAYS blow dandelions and make wishes…and several have come true! =)
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I’ve blown on a dandelion, but not sure if I ever made a wish on it. 🙂
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I’ve blown on dandelions but I’ve never made a wish!
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I have always been the kind of person that blows on dandelions and makes wishes:o)
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I remember fondly as a child blowing on Dandelions. I can’t remember the last time I saw one?
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I’ve wished on more dandelions than I can count! 🙂
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I blew on all the dandelions I saw as a child and made wishes. (Of course I also made more dandelions by dispersing the seeds!)/
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I’ve never blown on a dandelion and made a wish as the petals blew away…not that there’s anything wrong with that.
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I have not done this.
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My favorite memory of blowing dandelions was with my son, then 11 months. It was the first time he had blown them. To see his joy and excitement in something so simple…..I couldn’t have wished for anything better, at that moment.
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