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Holiday film stars Peter Johnson, an actor born with Down syndrome
“The Child King,” a holiday feature motion picture starring Peter Johnson, a teenage actor born with Down syndrome, has been released on DVD. “The Child King” is an inspirational and adventurous tale that shows us those with intellectual disabilities are not to be underestimated, but rather looked to as examples of how to love unconditionally and transcend the stereotypes in our society. The movie will be sold exclusively via the Internet at www.thechildking.com.
“The Child King” tells the story of Jeremy West (Johnson) who takes his skeptical younger brother, Jarret, on a magical journey to the North Pole to prove Santa Claus is real. In the course of their magical adventure, the brothers encounter a host of colorful characters – none more fascinating than a large man with a snow-white beard who mysteriously appears in various guises, offering the boys a guiding hand on their way north.
Paralleling this story is the ancient fable of a child prince, banished for his disabilities by an intolerant king, who returns one day to reclaim his throne – a bedtime tale that makes an especially strong impression on Jeremy.
Like the fabled child king he so admires, Jeremy makes a triumphant return home with his little brother and, although Santa remains elusive, their lives are forever changed by the experience.
“The Child King” features a holiday soundtrack with popular recording artists such as Martina McBride, Willie Nelson, Jessica Simpson, Randy Travis and Vince Gill.
All producer’s profits from DVD sales are being donated to the nonprofit Child King Foundation. The foundation administers funds and disburses grants to organizations, charities and individuals that assist those with intellectual disabilities.
For more information or to purchase a DVD of “The Child King,” please visit www.thechildking.com or www.childkingfoundation.org. |
