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Hoovey

Hoovey

Rebounding From Death's Door

20156.51h 30m

Overview

The true and inspiring story of the Elliott family, who refused to surrender, instead turning to one another and their faith in the worst of circumstances, to rebuild their lives, their boy, and their dreams... together. Step by grueling step, with faith, love, and the tireless work of a mother and father to save their family, their farm, their dream, Hoovey learns to walk again. To read again. To dribble and shoot a basketball again. And yes, to dream again himself. Then stepping out in his faith, back onto the hard court, to live that dream of playing this game once more...

Directed by Sean McNamara
Written by Howard Klausner
Produced by David Brookwell, Bobby Downes, Chad Gundersen
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Top Cast

Patrick Warburton

Patrick Warburton

Jeff Elliott

Lauren Holly

Lauren Holly

Ruth Elliott

Cody Linley

Cody Linley

Eric "Hoovey" Elliott

Alyson Stoner

Alyson Stoner

Jen Elliott

Charles Robinson

Charles Robinson

Coach Wilson

Brandon Mychal Smith

Brandon Mychal Smith

Donavan

Alexandria DeBerry

Alexandria DeBerry

Annie

Glenn Morshower

Glenn Morshower

Dr. Kattner

Elise Baughman

Elise Baughman

Kristen

J

Jordan Farris

Scooter

Themes & Keywords

based on true story

About Hoovey

Hoovey is a family, drama film released in 2015 exploring themes of based on true story. Directed by Sean McNamara, it stars Patrick Warburton, Lauren Holly, Cody Linley. The true and inspiring story of the Elliott family, who refused to surrender, instead turning to one another and their faith in the worst of circumstances, to rebuild their lives, their boy, and their dreams... together. Step by grueling step, with faith, love, and the tireless work of a mother and father to save their family, their farm, their dream, Hoovey learns to walk again. To read again. To dribble and shoot a basketball again. And yes, to dream again himself. Then stepping out in his faith, back onto the hard court, to live that dream of playing this game once more...

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