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A dog named Christmas [videorecording (DVD)].

Contributor(s): Publisher number: 1998DVD1428 | Hallmark Hall of FameDVD1428 | Hallmark Hall of Fame1428 | Hallmark Hall of Fame200185DV | Entertainment OnePublication details: [Studio City, Calif.] : Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, c2009.Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 95 min.) : 5.1 Dolby digital Surround sd., col. ; 12 cmSubject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits:
  • Hallmark Hall of Fame presents ; teleplay by Jenny Wingfield ; produced by Andrew Gottlieb ; directed by Peter Werner.
Cast: Bruce Greenwood, Linda Emond, Ken Pogue and Noel Fisher.Summary: "When Todd, a developmentally-challenged 20 year-old with an affinity for animals, hears that the animal shelter is looking for families to foster a dog for Christmas, he's eager to sign up. But George says "no adoptions", even temporary ones, claiming he wants to protect Todd from disappointment. Mary Ann knows better. Something else is troubling her husband -something he doesn't want to face. With Mary Ann's support, Todd's persistence pays off. He chooses a friendly yellow lab and names him "Christmas". Bringing Christmas home is a revelation for George. The dog seems to know immediately that this is where he belongs. Watching Todd and Christmas together, George sees his son in a new light. And it soon becomes obvious that Christmas has actually adopted George, creating a bond that is stronger than past disappointments. A Dog Named Christmas is a joyful movie that is destined to become a holiday tradition."--Container.
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DVD DVD Hanover Public Library Shelves DVDA DOG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31906001156042

Based on the novel by Greg Kincaid.

Videodisc release of the 2009 made-for-TV movie which aired as an episode of the Hallmark Hall of Fame TV series.

Special features: The making of "A Dog Named Christmas" ; conversation ; about the production ; cast & credits ; biographies.

Widescreen version.

Hallmark Hall of Fame presents ; teleplay by Jenny Wingfield ; produced by Andrew Gottlieb ; directed by Peter Werner.

Bruce Greenwood, Linda Emond, Ken Pogue and Noel Fisher.

"When Todd, a developmentally-challenged 20 year-old with an affinity for animals, hears that the animal shelter is looking for families to foster a dog for Christmas, he's eager to sign up. But George says "no adoptions", even temporary ones, claiming he wants to protect Todd from disappointment. Mary Ann knows better. Something else is troubling her husband -something he doesn't want to face. With Mary Ann's support, Todd's persistence pays off. He chooses a friendly yellow lab and names him "Christmas". Bringing Christmas home is a revelation for George. The dog seems to know immediately that this is where he belongs. Watching Todd and Christmas together, George sees his son in a new light. And it soon becomes obvious that Christmas has actually adopted George, creating a bond that is stronger than past disappointments. A Dog Named Christmas is a joyful movie that is destined to become a holiday tradition."--Container.

Home use only.

Closed-captioned.

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