The movie New Hope, released in 2012, is a drama that runs for 2 hours and 5 minutes. It is about the life of Michael, the son of a preacher, who is a newcomer in a small town still trying to cope with a tragic suicide of a high school basketball star a year ago. The movie was directed by Rodney Ray and starred Samuel Davis as Michael, Perry Frost as Jasmine Stone and Ben Davies as Lucas Green.
Where it Filmed?
New Hope was filmed in two locations in Louisiana, USA: Monroe and West Monroe. The filming took place in June 2011. The film captures the unique sense of community in small southern towns.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Samuel Davis | Michael Evans |
| Perry Frost | Jasmine Stone |
| Ben Davies | Lucas Green |
| Will Schwab | Alex Evans |
| Julie Kendall | Olivia Evans |
| Meghan Woods | Faith Evans |
| John Sutherlin | John Green |
| Dodie Brown | Sally Green |
| Troy Wold | Darren Stone |
| Jennifer R. Sanderson | Jamie Stone |
| Emily Prestridge | Madison |
| Amy Dousay | Emily |
| Lyndae Gilbert | Ms. Walker |
| Lionel Crowell | The Old Man |
| Garrett Hudson | Tyler Richardson |
| Christopher Ellis | Sammy Spence |
| Joshua Walker | Ryan Harris |
| Reginald Johnson Jr. | Brandon Wallace |
| Benjamin Hollis | Paul Benson |
| Christopher Fuller | Rick Hampton |
| Patrick Thompson | New Hope Team Trainer |
| Andrew Whitworth | Highland Coach |
| Thomas Taylor | Highland Assistant Coach |
| Rob Garlington | Rockmore Coach |
| Ronnie Cail | Referee #1 |
| Dave Warner | Referee #2 |
| William Matthews | Referee #3 |
| Donald Johnson II | Referee #4 |
| Toney Foster | Highland Basketball Teammate #1 |
| Sylvan Starnes | Highland Basketball Teammate #2 |
| Christian Gregory | Highland Basketball Teammate #3 |
| Dewayne Hibbetts | Highland Basketball Teammate #4 |
| Demetrius Wiggins | Highland Basketball Teammate #5 |
| Deunzay Wyatt | Highland Basketball Teammate #6 |
| Yettra Specks | Highland Basketball Teammate #7 |
| Remond Brown | Rockmore Basketball Teammate #1 |
| Trevor Rogers | Rockmore Basketball Teammate #2 |
| Zack Rogers | Rockmore Basketball Teammate #3 |
| Buford Dean | Rockmore Basketball Teammate #5 |
| Theshawn Baker | Rockmore Basketball Teammate #6 |
| Rontrell Haines | Rockmore Basketball Teammate #7 |
| Fuller Zach | Rockmore Basketball Teammate #8 |
| Kelley Davis | Lucas’s Wife |
| Taylor Brice | Faith’s Friend #1 |
| Mollie Mack | Faith’s Friend #2 |
| Keith Rushing | Musician |
| Michelle Gagnon | New Hope Tigers Fan (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is not rated.
- The film was released in the USA on February 10, 2012.
- Other members of the cast include Will Schwab as Alex Evans, Reg Rob as Coach Tom Miller and Julie Kendall as Olivia Evans among many others.
- The background score of the movie was composed by Daryl Wolgemuth.
- The cinematography was done by Neal Bryant.
- The film discusses important topics such as peer pressure, alcohol, sex, suicide, relationships, and acceptance.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Monroe, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 32.5093109
- Longitude: -92.1193012
- Place ID: ChIJC4SY5XZILoYRybS4yTnSzpg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Monroe, LA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: West Monroe, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 32.5184775
- Longitude: -92.14763529999999
- Place ID: ChIJRdZI6_43LoYR5pg3XgXh1Rk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: West Monroe, LA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
