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Door to Door

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Bill Porter (William H. Macy), a man afflicted with cerebral palsy, is desperate to find a job despite his condition. He uses his sense of humor, determination and winning spirit to convince a manager to hire him as a door-to-door salesman for Watkins, a supplier of household items and baking products. Porter walks several miles every day on his sales route, eventually working his way into the hearts of his customers. This film is based on a true story.
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John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture 02/01/2018
... gallantry is what a remarkable cast brings to the project. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 10/06/2005
3/5
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 08/11/2005
C+
Gives William H. Macy a chance to display his versatility as an actor. Go to Full Review
Jon Popick Planet S Magazine 07/12/2002
4/10
Laden with more cheese than I can typically bear Go to Full Review
Arthur Lazere culturevulture.net 07/09/2002
succeeds in avoiding sentimentality...lacking in dramatic momentum Go to Full Review
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Jerry G @312Movies 1d I made my Rotten Tomatoes account just because I was disappointed with the rating this movie received so I'm hoping my rating boosts it up a little bit. As a man it takes a lot for me to start tearing, but watching this movie I couldn't help it. Bill Porter was born with the odds already stacked against him due to being diagnosed with cerebral palsy. He didn't let his condition get the best of him. Bill learned his amazing work ethic from his father who was a salesman before him but it was his mother who taught him the keys to sales which are patience and persistence. Bill was not a successful salesman because he used any special techniques or the excellent quality of the products. He was a successful salesman because of his personality. He was the "invisible thread" that connected the neighborhood. He was always there for his clients and would listen to their problems as well as provide his feedback. This is a must watch movie hands down See more Penelope Y Aug 20 "Door to Door was nominated for twelve Emmy Awards and won six, including Outstanding Made for Television Movie and Outstanding Lead Actor for William H. Macy. It also earned a prestigious Peabody Award." After learning this, I knew I had to watch it and I was surprised I had never heard of it before, given its accolades. I’m glad I did, because this touching true story did not disappoint. It moved me so much that I found myself wanting to learn more about the real Bill Porter. The film is elevated by a wonderful cast, with William H. Macy delivering a heartfelt lead performance, supported beautifully by Kathy Baker and Kyra Sedgwick. It’s a film that truly pulls on your heartstrings, reminding us of a time when community, compassion, and human connection mattered deeply. Watching it gave me hope that those values still endure. See more Ricca S 03/18/2024 One of the most heartwarming and memorable movies of all time imo. See more 10/28/2018 William H. Macy sparkles in this biopic of Bill Porter, a Watkins door-to-door salesman who overcomes a cerebral palsy handicap in the unforgiving 1950s. Crisp writing, a scintillating support cast, humor, and vintage radio ads highlight this period piece that never wallows in maudlin. See more ricca s @Ricca 10/11/2018 One of the best home movies of all time. Very heartwarming. A bit scared to watch it again as it was hard to recover from the first time I watched it. William H Macy is an exceptional character actor. See more 10/20/2017 I use it as a learning tool to all of our Sales Consultants. Very inspiring. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Bill Porter (William H. Macy), a man afflicted with cerebral palsy, is desperate to find a job despite his condition. He uses his sense of humor, determination and winning spirit to convince a manager to hire him as a door-to-door salesman for Watkins, a supplier of household items and baking products. Porter walks several miles every day on his sales route, eventually working his way into the hearts of his customers. This film is based on a true story.
Director
Steven Schachter
Producer
Warren Carr
Screenwriter
William H. Macy, Steven Schachter
Production Co
TNT Originals
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2012
Runtime
1h 36m
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