Calvin Campbell is a former professional baseball player sent to an early retirement due to his panic attacks at the plate. Even though he had all the talent for the big leagues, he struggles with the curveballs life has thrown him. Today, he mindlessly sleepwalks through his days and the challenge of raising his teenager daughter. His life is in a slow downward spiral when it is suddenly awakened and invigorated by the most unlikely person – Produce, a young-man with Down syndrome who works at the local grocery store.
Acting
David DeSanctis is the real deal—no inspiration-porn here, just humanity.
Writing
Down syndrome handled with rare authenticity, not saccharine.
Direction
Dowling lets scenes breathe; trust in quiet moments pays off.
Director
Chris Dowling
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
David DeSanctis became one of the first actors with Down syndrome to land a leading role in a mainstream theatrical release. The film deliberately hired disability consultants to avoid typical Hollywood pitfalls.
Director Chris Dowling's background in faith-based filmmaking shows, but he consciously stripped sermonizing—Produce's faith is present, not preachy, and Calvin's arc toward belief feels earned rather than mandated.
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