The Samuel Project

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The Samuel Project
Directed byMarc Fusco
Written by
  • Marc Fusco
  • Chris Neighbors
  • Steve Weinberger
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyStephen Sheridan
Edited byMarc Fusco
Music byJoey Newman
Distributed byin8 Releasing
Release date
  • September 28, 2018 (2018-09-28)[1]
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Samuel Project is a 2018

San Diego, California
.

Plot

A high school teen reconnects with his

Jewish grandfather and creates art based on his experience in The Holocaust.[2]

Cast

Production

Development

In an interview with

Holocaust picture and more about a boy pursuing his dream of being an artist. [...] The Samuel Project is about three generations that don’t communicate much — it isn’t until art tells the story that you get communication.”[3]

Casting

Fusco cast Linden, Lapira and Bowgen during the time they were performing in

Old Globe Theater.[3][4]

Filming

Ramona, Shelter Island Cleaners, and more."[7]

Themes

Dave McNary of Variety said "Through art, the film explores how Jewish immigrants struggled to find new homes in the U.S. following World War II and explores themes of the universal struggle for acceptance and opportunity with direct relevance to today’s headlines."[8]

Release

The Samuel Project had a limited release on September 28, 2018, and expanded to nationwide on October 5, 2018.

AMC Independent. Fusco said "Audiences are hungry for independent, character-driven films like ours which are a refreshing alternative to the big blockbuster franchises."[9]

Reception

Critical response

Kimber Myers of the Los Angeles Times said "Despite its flaws, The Samuel Project is likely to make an impact on open-hearted audiences, with extra credit due Linden for an authentic performance in line with the actor's body of work."[10] Tim Appelo of AARP scored it 3 out of 5 and said "It could use more of grandpa's drama and less teen dramedy, but it's heartwarming."[11] John Delia of Aced Magazine called it "a very good inspirational film" scoring it 4 out of 5 stars.[12]

Accolades

The family-friendly film won three San Diego Film Awards, Best Narrative Feature, Best Actor for Hal Linden and Best Director for Marc Fusco. Ryan Ochoa was also nominated for Best Actor.[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ Homnick, Jay D. (10 October 2018). "Uncle Samuel Needs You". The American Spectator. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  2. Sun-Sentinel
    . Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Appelo, Tim (September 27, 2018). "Hal Linden on His Holocaust Film 'The Samuel Project'". AARP. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  4. The San Diego Union Tribune
    . Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  5. Broadway World
    . Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "SAN DIEGO - 'The Samuel Project' is in theaters nationwide on Friday, October 5th". CBS 8. October 4, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  7. The San Diego Union Tribune
    . Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  8. ^ a b McNary, Dave (July 19, 2018). "Hal Linden-Ryan Ochoa's 'The Samuel Project' to Be Distributed by In8 Releasing (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  9. ^ Ottiniano, Liz (September 26, 2018). ""The Samuel Project" Starring Hal Linden & Ryan Ochoa Receives Expanded Multi-City Release Through AMC Independent". PR Newswire. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  10. ^ Myers, Kimber (October 4, 2018). "Review: Well-meaning, if flawed, Holocaust-inspired drama 'The Samuel Project' touches the heart". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  11. ^ "The Samuel Project". Rotten Tomatoes. September 28, 2018. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  12. ^ Delia, John (February 28, 2019). ""The Samuel Project" a Labor of Love". Aced Magazine. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  13. ^ "FILM CONSORTIUM TV: San Diego Film Awards (2019)". PBS. May 31, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2021.

External links

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