The movie titled ‘Holden On’ from 2017 offers a peek into the life of a small-town football player, Holden, struggling to maintain his psychological health as a secret. Directed by Tamlin Hall, and presenting a lineup of Matthew Fahey, Ross Thomas, and Steve C Ellis as stars, this film was born from a real-life narrative. The following sections would shed more light on where it was captured and present several interesting facts unearthed about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
Holden On’ was shot in a quaint location in the United States known as LaGrange, Georgia. Specific filming dates have not been provided, yet the standalone fact remains that the small town was the stage for this stirring drama.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Matthew Fahey | Holden Layfield |
| Ross Thomas | Peter Brail |
| Steve C Ellis | Zinte |
| Kelly Finley | Brenda Layfield |
| Greg Thompson | Bob Layfield |
| Tamlin Hall | Dr. Stanton |
| Caleb Emery | Jerry |
| Quinten Johnson | Ricardo |
| Bear Badeaux | Adam |
| Jennica Hill | Kami |
| Ali Froid | Sissy |
| Evan Brinkman | Kenny |
| David Atkinson | Coach Goode |
| Barbara Beneville | Mandy / Supervisor |
| Luke Blevins | Red |
| Savannah Bracewell | Cheerleader Brooke |
| Caleb Brown | J.J. / Wide Receiver |
| Adam Camp | Church Member 3 |
| Robert William Campbell | Mr. Josef |
| James Cooney | Gun Shop Owner |
| KaDarius Griggs | Classmate |
| Jim Hunt | Church Member 1 |
| David Iannarelli | Church Member 2 |
| Jenna Kanell | Brie / Heather’s roommate |
| Trent Kerpsack | Chase Corbin |
| Jeanette Little | Judge |
| Ryan McWhorter | Librarian |
| Lily D. Moore | Lily |
| Leann Murphy | Probation Officer |
| Carli Olson | Heather Layfield |
| Patrick Reagan | Sam |
| Max Reed III | Todd |
| Given Sharp | Tara |
| Jalen Smith | Tino |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is a biographical drama that unfolds a touching story about mental health and suicide among teenagers.
- ‘Holden On’ has a duration of approximately 102 minutes and was officially released in the United States on 11th December 2018.
- The film was excellently received, winning nine awards and receiving four nominations. The story is set in the early 1990s and illustrates how a lively football player turned into a disoriented individual as he battled undisclosed mental illness.
- The official pages of ‘Holden On’ are hosted on Facebook and a dedicated website.
- Other prominent members of the cast include Kelly Finley, Greg Thompson, and Caleb Emery. As is the norm in the filmmaking process, several people contributed behind the scenes, including James Cooney who served as a producer and Andrew Prahlow who was in charge of the music.
- Other instrumental members of the filming crew included Adrian M. Pruett (director of photography), Dan Hallimen (production design), and Chloe Ji Yoon (costume design).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: LaGrange, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.0362218
- Longitude: -85.0322444
- Place ID: ChIJGyIxVJtWi4gRGj_A_4JnBOA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: LaGrange, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
