I Am Potential is a film from 2015. The movie tells the story of a dedicated father’s journey to help his blind and wheel-chair bound son to allow the world to see his God-given potential. Directed by Zach Meiners, the film features Burgess Jenkins, Jimmy Bellinger, and Marc Graue among its main cast.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “I Am Potential” took place in two main locations. Majority of the scenes were filmed in Tupelo, Mississippi, USA and some portions of the film were shot in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Burgess Jenkins | Patrick John Hughes |
| Jimmy Bellinger | Patrick Henry Hughes |
| Marc Graue | Radio Announcer (voice) |
| Jama Williamson | Patricia Hughes |
| Judge Reinhold | Dr. Greg Byrne |
| Lance E. Nichols | Charles |
| Ted Johnson | Granddad |
| Callan Wilson | Jesse Hughes |
| Drew Shugart | Cameron Hughes |
| Pam Tillis | Self |
| Bonnie Johnson | Granny |
| Kwame Boateng | Bryce |
| Phil Russell | Kevin Howard |
| Sarah Karjian | Sarah McClave |
| Jerry Chipman | Bill |
| Amye Gousset | Bev Mattingly |
| Ryan King | Mike Rundell |
| Shannon Kathleen Baker | Nurse |
| Elizabeth Parker Burges | Backstage Manager |
| Patrick John Hughes | Terry Meiners |
| David Joseph Martinez | Doctor Rogers |
| Ella Jeffries | Snobby Girl |
| Jack Britt | Patrick Henry Hughes (15 months) |
| Levi Britt | Patrick Henry Hughes (15 months) |
| Shay Hereford | Nurse 2 |
| Norma Torrez | Nurse 3 |
| Melissa Swan | Newswoman |
| Paul Cecil | Game Fan (uncredited) |
| Zander Kaufer | Game Fan (uncredited) |
| Amanda McElroy | Teacher (uncredited) |
| Christopher Mueller | Fan in Crowd (uncredited) |
| James Pasier | Cheering Fan / Fan in Bleachers (uncredited) |
| Amanda E. Terry | Fan (uncredited) |
| Christina Terry | Fan (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The actual Patrick Henry Hughes, on who the story is based, contributed to the soundtrack of the movie by playing the piano.
- Photos from Patrick Henry’s life were displayed in the movie credits.
- In a memorable dialogue sequence, Patrick Henry mentions that although he is blind, he is able to hear the movement of sleeves.
- The budget for the movie was estimated to be around $1,200,000.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
- Latitude: 34.2576066
- Longitude: -88.7033859
- Place ID: ChIJoV_eKS5Mh4gRT509-0DM8ec
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tupelo, MS, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
- Latitude: 38.2526647
- Longitude: -85.7584557
- Place ID: ChIJEdVbsxoLaYgRMv1xICi009Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Louisville, KY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
