Freshman Father
Freshman Father is an American-Canadian TV drama directed by Michael Scott, aired in 2010. It is inspired by a true story of John Wand in 1970.
Synopsis
Kathy and John are a young ideal couple, united and very much in love. When Kathy learns she is pregnant, all their projects seem questioned. They decide to do the best to focus on studies and career of John. Kathy and take care of the baby while John continued his school curriculum at Harvard University. They are doing this until Kathy leaves her son and her husband for this life does not suit him, she returns home. John is left alone to raise her baby while pursuing his studies and working part-time. He will be assisted by the woman from whom he rented a room and teachers.
Technical file
- Title original : Freshman Father
- Title French: Père avant l'heure
- Realisation : Michael Scott
- Scenario : Bill Wells, a true story of John Wand[1][2]
- Artistic direction: Tink
- decorates : Aja Kai Rowley
- Costumes : Carmen Bonzelius
- Photography: Adam Sliwinski
- Montage : Jason Pielak
- Music: Michael Neilson
- Production : Harvey Kahn
- Production Companies: Freshman Father Productions;[3] The Hallmark Channel et Front Street Pictures (coproductions)
- distribution companies: The Hallmark Channel (États-Unis), Thunderbird Films (Canada)
- Country: USA & Canada
- Original language: English
- Format : Color
- Genre : drama
- Duration : 89 minutes
- Broadcasting dates 2010 :
Distribution
- Drew Seeley : John Patton
- Britt Irvin : Kathy Patton
- Ryan McDonald : Jake
- Julian D. Christopher : Teacher Cowell
- Merrilyn Gann : Ms Patton
- Barb Tyson : Marion Blair
- Anthony Shim : Danny
- Kim Zimmer : Doyen Frost
- Annie Potts : Dorothy Downs
- Peter Hall : Steve Patton
- Austin Rothwell : Chris Patton
- Maureen Patton : Ms Needham
- Jude Butler & Eli Butler : Baby Adam
Production
With the support of society Freshman Father Productions, the film crew turns all scenes in Victoria BC Canada.[3]
The theme song at the Best Time is interpreted by Drew Seeley, who is also the co-author along with Brandon Christy and Jeannie Lurie.
References
- ↑ Linda Stasi (4 June 2010). "Dad & grad". New York Post. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ↑ "Now Starring: Single Dad". Alumni. 1 September 2010. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- 1 2 3 Laura Fries (4 June 2010). "Review: "Freshman Father"". Variety. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
External links
- Freshman Father at the Internet Movie Database
- Freshman Father on Allociné (French)