UP Original Movie "My Dad's a Soccer Mom"

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My Dad's a Soccer Mom

Network: UP

Original Air Date: June 21, 2014

CAST:

Lester Speight ... Marion "Mad Dog" Casey
Wendy Raquel Robinson ... Holly
Skai Jackson ... Lacy
Tracey Gold ... Lori
Terrell “T.O.” Owens ...

PLOT:

Marion "Mad Dog" Casey is one of the biggest, baddest names in football. But lately his performance on the field has left a lot to be desired. Marion is cut from the team and no one else is rushing to sign him. He is not happy but his wife Holly, who has spent many years being a stay-at-home mom for their 10-year-old daughter, sees this as an opportunity for her to pursue her career ambitions in interior design. After chauffeuring his daughter to ballet and theatre class, Marion discovers that she has a knack for soccer. He signs her up and begins his new life as a Soccer Dad - the only 300 pound, overbearing, ex-NFL player in the group! As he navigates the trickiness of being a hands on parent, Marion discovers the joy of his new relationship with his daughter.


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"The Watsons Go To Birmingham" Premieres on the Hallmark Channel

In honor of the 50th anniversary of pivotal events in the Civil Rights movement, the Hallmark Channel is proud to present "The Watsons Go To Birmingham," a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere on Friday September 20th at 8 PM est.

The film follows an all American family on their road trip from Flint, Michigan to Birmingham, Alabama in 1963 and their historic summer experiences give them a newfound courage to stand up for what is right and helps them grow stronger as a family in the process. (via Hallmark Press Release) Based on book by Christopher Paul Curtis.

Plus, as you watch... you and your children will recognize Skai Jackson, from the Disney Channel Sitcom, "Jessie", as Joetta Watson.

*See the The Watsons Go To Birmingham page for more movie details and the Family TV Schedule for times airing.

Hallmark Movie: The Watsons Go To Birmingham

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The Watsons Go To Birmingham

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: September 20, 2013

*Movie is based on the book, "The Watsons go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis. A special new release of this book, features the cast on the cover, and pictures from the movie. (Book Cover pictured below.)

CAST:

Anika Noni Rose ... Wilona Watson
David Alan Grier ... Mr. Robert
Skai Jackson ... Joetta Watson
LaTanya Richardson ... Grandma Sands
Wood Harris ... Daniel Watson
Bryce Jenkins ... Kenny Watson
Harrison Knight ... Byron Watson

PLOT:

via Hallmark Press Release:

Set in the Summer of 1963, Flint, Michigan is home to the Watsons, a close knit "All American Family" made up of Daniel and Wilona Watson (Harris and Rose) and their three kids, 15 year-old juvenile delinquent Byron (Knight), nerdy 11 year-old Kenny (Jenkins) and eight year-old adorable sister Joetta (Jackson). When Byron's antics go over the top, his parents realize enough is enough and they decide the family needs a dose of Grandma Sands (Richardson) no nonsense approach in Birmingham, Alabama.

So the Watsons load up the 1948 Plymouth Brown Bomber outfitted with a true tone Ultra-Glide turntable and head South with plenty of comedy en route. When they finally make it to Birmingham, they meet Grandma Sands and her friend, Mr. Robert (Grier), who show them around town, and the Watsons discover that life is very different there than in Flint - and not necessarily for the better. During that historic summer, the Watsons find themselves caught up in something far bigger than Byron's antics. Something that will change their lives and country forever.

Click here for "The Watsons go to Birmingham" book

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*images via: Essence