A golf movie where the real handicap is family baggage. Swing and a miss? Not this time.
Jeremy Avery is vying for a college golf scholarship, but his preparation and game are affected by family pressures related to his younger autistic brother Ethan. Jeremy’s path leads him on a journey of discovery both internal and of his brother’s savant like gifts, that if embraced can create an unstoppable pair.
Acting
Owen Himfar's Ethan feels lived-in, never performative.
Writing
Avoids the 'magical disabled person' trap... mostly.
Director
Frank Sanza
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film quietly critiques the 'inspiration porn' genre by making Jeremy, not Ethan, the one who needs fixing.
Mackenzie Astin (John Avery) is the son of Patty Duke, who was a pioneering advocate for mental health awareness — casting that resonates deeply with the film's themes.
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