Truelove: The Film
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| Directed by | Phil Viardo |
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| Cinematography | Kort Waddell |
| Edited by | Ty Greene |
Production company | Former Prodigy Media |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $300,000 |
Truelove: The Film is an American documentary film released in 2023, directed by Phil Viardo and featuring Christopher Knight, Wynonna Judd, and Carrie Underwood. It tells the story of Callie Truelove, a teenage girl with Williams syndrome, who travels around the United States to raise awareness about the rare genetic disorder. The film is the winner of the Audience Choice Award: Best Documentary Feature Film at the 22nd Annual Beverly Hills Film Festival.[1]
Plot[edit]
Truelove: The Film is a documentary that offers a perspective into the life of Callie Truelove, a teenage girl who has Williams syndrome, a rare genetic disorder caused by the deletion of specific genes on chromosome 7. This condition can cause physical and developmental challenges, but it also makes the person highly sociable. The movie follows Callie's journey across the United States as she meets other people with Williams syndrome and their families, spreading love and raising awareness about the condition.[2]
It's not what's wrong with them, its what's wrong with us
— Christopher Knight, Truelove: The Film, [3]
Cast[edit]
All cast members are portraying themselves.[4]
- Callie Truelove
- Tabitha Truelove
- Christopher Knight
- Wynonna Judd
- Carrie Underwood
- Darius Rucker
- Dierks Bentley
- Michael Ray
Awards and honors[edit]
| Award | Category | Venue | Outcome | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Documentary Feature Film | Audience Choice Award | 22nd Annual Beverly Hills Film Festival | Won | |
| Honorable Mention | — | Richmond International Film Festival | — | |
| Courage Award | Special Jury Awards | 2022 Awareness Film Festival | Won | |
| Official selection | — | Catalina Film Festival | — | |
| Best documentary feature | Audience choice | California Independent Film Festival | Won |
See also[edit]
- Christopher Knight Brands
- Callie Trulove (Self) (2020). Dog Tales (Documentary). NOVA. United States: PBS.
References[edit]
- ^ Baumgarten, Robin; Dan, Ponce (July 14, 2022). "Christopher Knight talks new documentary True Love: The Film, and The Brady Bunch". WGN-TV. Chicago. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ Christopher Knight (Executive Producer) (2022). Hallmark’s "Home & Family" segment featuring Christopher Knight, Callie Truelove and her mother Tabitha (Talkshow). California: Hallmark Channel.
- ^ Christopher Knight (self) (2022). 'Truelove: The Film' – Theatrical Trailer (Video). Former Prodigy Media.
- ^ Eller, Austin (February 2023). "Film about Gainesville girl with rare genetic disorder to premiere in Toccoa". WDUN. Gainesville, Georgia: Jacobs Media. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ "The 22nd Beverly Hills Film Festival Award Winners". beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com. Beverly Hills Film Festival. 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Phil Viardo". filmfreeway.com. 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ "Awareness Festival 2022 Winners". awarenessfestival.org. 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
