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Second Samuel

  • 2020
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
9.1/10
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Second Samuel (2020)
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A nostalgic look at the pen pal correspondence between Harry S Truman and Bernard Flat (B-Flat), an autistic young man from the South Georgia town of Second Samuel - the story truly begins w... Read allA nostalgic look at the pen pal correspondence between Harry S Truman and Bernard Flat (B-Flat), an autistic young man from the South Georgia town of Second Samuel - the story truly begins when B-Flat tells President Harry about the passing of the beloved piano teacher, Miss Gert... Read allA nostalgic look at the pen pal correspondence between Harry S Truman and Bernard Flat (B-Flat), an autistic young man from the South Georgia town of Second Samuel - the story truly begins when B-Flat tells President Harry about the passing of the beloved piano teacher, Miss Gertrude - the "Sweetest woman what ever drawled a breath..." But when secrets about Gertrude ... Read all

  • Director
    • J Wayne Patterson Jr
  • Writers
    • J Wayne Patterson Jr
    • Pamela Parker
  • Stars
    • E. Roger Mitchell
    • Bethany Anne Lind
    • Stan Houston
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.1/10
    51
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • J Wayne Patterson Jr
    • Writers
      • J Wayne Patterson Jr
      • Pamela Parker
    • Stars
      • E. Roger Mitchell
      • Bethany Anne Lind
      • Stan Houston
    • 16User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 1 nomination total

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    E. Roger Mitchell
    E. Roger Mitchell
    • U.S. Simpson
    Bethany Anne Lind
    Bethany Anne Lind
    • Jimmy DeeAnne Jones
    Stan Houston
    • Mansel Dean
    Clifton Truman Daniel
    • Pres Harry S Truman
    Wesley Truman Daniel
    • Pastor Bobby
    T. Graham Brown
    T. Graham Brown
    • Raymond Dean
    Clay Chappell
    • Oxford Mozel
    Hamilton Sage
    Hamilton Sage
    • B. Flatt
    Monica Helms
    • Miss Gertrude
    Patti Rutland-Simpson
    Patti Rutland-Simpson
    • Marcella Dean
    Bill Lipscomb
    • Doc Raybun
    Benji Dean
    • Frisky Madison
    Nancy Brooks
    • Omaha Nebraska Madison
    Anna Kate Patterson
    • Ruby
    Michael Clardy
    • June Cline
    Annamarie Saliba Arens
    • Bess Truman
    Caleb Brooks
    • Deputy Ozzie
    Dani Brown
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    • Director
      • J Wayne Patterson Jr
    • Writers
      • J Wayne Patterson Jr
      • Pamela Parker
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    10ozzieparker

    The world needs Second Second

    Second Samuel has moved from stage to screen with the ease of warm honey on a hot biscuit. A complicated situation with a simple solution, just love your neighbor. That's all, be kind and love one another. A story set in small town in 1949, incredibly relevant in 2020.
    10ntboswell

    Amazing

    This is a wonderful movie from Pamela Parker's play Second Samuel. A story set in the past but perfect for today! Take the time to watch it today.
    10bob-blattel

    Touching film that felt real.

    This story was really interesting and was set in 1949 but still very much reverberates today. The acting was very good, the writing spot on and the directing was excellent. The small town atmosphere permeates the movie and the setting was dead on. People's prejudices and petty behavior were on display. Gradually the movie goes from sweetness to hatred back to love. I really enjoyed this and it is a lesson for us all. The best movie I saw at the St. Louis International Film Festival last November.
    10annakate_patterson

    Timely and Heartwarming

    To have been filmed 2 years ago, it's amazing how timely the release is today. This movie touches on race, special needs and so much more. Everyone has a secret -- "Are you going to be a pharisee or are you going to #LoveYourNeighbor?"
    10dpbolden

    A movie for today..a movie about love and acceptance

    This movie is about loving and accepting our neighbor, about being that good Samaritan, about friendship through trials and tribulations. A powerful message delivered through the eyes of a young, autistic man who expresses his simple thoughts that make you stop and examine your own thoughts and opinions. A movie for the entire family that will prompt ongoing conversation about the times we live in.

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      In the stage version of Second Samuel, directed by J. Wayne Patterson, Nancy Brooks (Omaha) was able to play opposite her son, Caleb Brooks (B-Flat). Her other son, Josiah Brooks, was the stage manage for the show.

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    • Release date
      • July 1, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • IHysm Studios
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      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
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