The chance to shine in a singing competition offers much-needed hope for a Southern middle-schooler who's drowning in worries, from bullies in the halls to turmoil at home -- and the news that his reservist father has been called back to Afghanistan.
Acting
Uriah Shelton's quiet devastation will wreck you.
Score
Ruben Studdard's soulful presence grounds every scene.
Director
Lexi Alexander
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Lexi Alexander drew from her own experience as a German army brat and competitive martial artist to capture Henry's isolation.
One of few 2010s films to honestly depict military family struggles during the Afghanistan surge, funded largely through private investors after studios passed.
US
