The Samuel Project

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Movie Info

Eli (Ryan Ochoa) gets to know his grandfather Samuel (Hal Linden) for the first time when he makes him the subject of an animated art project for school. With dreams of becoming a professional artist, Eli discovers that his Jewish grandpa, a San Diego dry cleaner, was heroically saved from Nazi capture in Germany by a young woman when he was a boy.

Rating:

PG-13 (for thematic elements, some suggestive comments, and brief language)
Genre:

Drama
Directed By:

Marc Fusco
Written By:

Marc Fusco, Chris Neighbors
In Theaters:

Sep 28, 2018 limited
Runtime:

92 minutes

Cast

Hal Linden
as Samuel

Ryan Ochoa
as Eli

Ken Davitian
as Vartan

Liza Lapira
as Nadia Akiyama

Mateo Arias
as Kasim

Michael B. Silver
as Robert

Philippe Bowgen
as Mr. Turner

Anahid Avanesian
as Counselor

Lauro Rocha
as Julio

Cameron Britt
as Skater #1

Justin Little
as Superman

Cameron Britton
as Skater #1

Jackson LaMar
as Skater #2

Raye Richards
as Maid

Catherine Siggins
as Laura

Lilinda Camaisa
as Dr. Jamir

Trina Kaplan
as Uma

Callie Gilbert
as Young Uma

Pia Thrasher
as Uma Voice

Mark Allyn
as Police Officer

Casey Nicholas-Price
as Coroner

Casey Nicholas
as Price-Coroner

Teriza Camaisa
as Stacy

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Critic Reviews for The Samuel Project

All Critics (2) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (2)

Like a history lesson delivered by an excited and affable - if inexperienced - teacher, "The Samuel Project" means well and will likely move audiences, despite its own undermining efforts.

Oct 4, 2018 | Full Review…

Kimber Myers
Los Angeles Times
Top Critic
It could use more of grandpa's drama and less teen dramedy, but it's heartwarming.

Sep 27, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Tim Appelo
AARP Movies for Grownups