A Smile as Big as the Moon (2012)
A special education teacher, his class, and their inspiring journey through U.S. space camp.
Mike Kersjes is a special-education teacher and football coach in Michigan. Mike doesn’t talk down to his "special" students. He respects them, and he believes they’re capable of achieving great things. When Mike hears about Space Camp, a competitive education program at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, he gets an idea. Even though the program is designed for gifted science students, Mike decides participating in the summer program would do wonders for the self-esteem of his young students, one in particular who wants to be an astronaut.
Director: James Steven Sadwith
Genre: TV Movie, Family, Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: January 29, 2012
Cast
- John Corbett - Mike Kersjes
- Jessy Schram - Robynn
- Logan Huffman - Scott
- Moira Kelly - Darcy Kersjes
- Cynthia Watros - Dr. Deborah Barnhart
- Jimmy Bellinger - Matt
- Abby Corrigan - Lisa
- Tanner Dow - Adam
- Breezy Eslin - Stephanie
- David Lambert - Steve
Screenplay
- Thomas Rickman (Teleplay)
- Mike Kersjes (Book)
- Joe Layden (Book)
Music: Mark Adler
Cinematography: Roy H. Wagner
Editing: Michael D. Ornstein
Production: Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
espaço, social inclusion
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Smile as Big as the Moon about?
- Mike Kersjes is a special-education teacher and football coach in Michigan. Mike doesn’t talk down to his "special" students. He respects them, and he believes they’re capable of achieving great things. When Mike hears about Space Camp, a competitive education program at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, he gets an idea. Even though the program is designed for gifted science students, Mike decides participating in the summer program would do wonders for the self-esteem of his young students, one in particular who wants to be an astronaut.
- Who directed A Smile as Big as the Moon?
- A Smile as Big as the Moon was directed by James Steven Sadwith.
- Who stars in A Smile as Big as the Moon?
- A Smile as Big as the Moon stars John Corbett, Jessy Schram, Logan Huffman, Moira Kelly, Cynthia Watros, Jimmy Bellinger.
- How long is A Smile as Big as the Moon?
- A Smile as Big as the Moon has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is A Smile as Big as the Moon?
- A Smile as Big as the Moon is a TV Movie, Family, Drama film.
- Where was A Smile as Big as the Moon produced?
- A Smile as Big as the Moon was produced in United States of America.