It’s the last day of October and I feel like this month had wings because it went by so quickly. I wish all who celebrate a very happy and safe Halloween. If you don’t have plans for Friday, or the weekend, I’ve got a film suggestion for you. Lost On A Mountain In Maine, which opens in theaters tomorrow November 1st will have you feeling connected to home just in time for the holidays.
A Feel Good Film!
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About Lost On A Mountain In Maine:
Directed by: Andrew Boodhoo Kightlinger/Produced by: Sylvester Stallone, Braden Aftergood, Dick Boyce and Ryan Cook/Written by: Luke Paradise (screenplay) - based on the book by Donn Fendler /Run Time: 1:38 mins/Genre: Biography/Rated PG
Cast: Luke David Blumm, Paul Sparks, Caitlin FitzGerald, Ethan Slater, Griffin Wallace Henkel
Film Synopsis:
Lost on a Mountain in Maine tells the inspiring true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler, who becomes separated from his family by a fast-moving storm atop a treacherous mountain.
For nine days, Donn fights to stay alive as he attempts to survive the unforgiving wilderness of northern Maine without food, proper clothing, or the knowledge of how bad his situation really is.
His disappearance sparks a massive search effort that captures national headlines and attracts hundreds of volunteers, including his father, who fears he may never see his son again.
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Love Of Family Is Everything:
As with most families, kids fight and such was the case with Donn and his twin brother and his Dad. The emotions of Donn, a 12 year old wanting to prove himself to his dad and brother, made a rash judgment that ultimately left him lost and alone on a vast mountain. It would take love and a miracle for him to survive.
My Thoughts:
This is a powerful film of hope, forgiveness, love, home and community. The film is set in the small town of Newport Maine, in July 1939. At the end of the great depression. The scenes, music, costumes and sets immediately take you back to a simpler time.
You’ll be immersed into the warmth of the Fender family as the father arrives home from work. All is not peaches and cream though. The twin boys can’t quit fighting and the Dad is preoccupied with work and world news, so he spurs them on to fight! By then, neither boy wants to fight, and thankfully, they are called to dinner. But that moment of being told to ‘act like men” would be the catalyst to this tale.
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The love and level headedness of Mrs. Fender, and the strong community of women surrounding her will touch the heart of every Mom, Grandmom, Aunt and sister who watches this film as it touched mine. There’s been countless times in my life where staying calm and going to work was what was needed most from me in a crisis and Mrs. Fender and the women of Newport rise to the occasion.
The Takeaway:
Based on a true story, you’ll find yourself rooting for the youngster, who’s lost, alone, hurt and afraid for 9 long days and nights in terrible weather conditions at times. Add a local folktale that was told the first night of their hike about Pamola, a god of the Penobscot Native Americans who it was said dwelled atop Katahdin and you can add terrified to the list of things Donn had to persevere! I honesty; don’t know if I could have done what this young boy did!
If you love feel good films where miracles really do happen, where you see and feel the love and familial bonds outway any fight or harshness, you should go see Lost On A Mountain In Maine. You will be entertained and moved by this story. Check your local theaters or Fandango for showtimes.
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