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BRINGING UP BOBBY coming to DVD October 5th
NASHVILLE TN–September 14, in the year
of our Lord 2010–In BRINGING UP BOBBY,
which hits stores Oct. 5, the filmmaking Staron Brothers
introduce us to the Wylers, a family unlike any other and way
too much like your own.
How to explain the movie’s strong appeal to families and youth
groups? Easy: this different kind of comedy about being kind of
different takes four unique siblings, mixes in Bobby’s 16th
birthday party, the long-overdue reading of their parents’ will,
a hidden stash of cash, an attractive lawyer, and the infamous
War Table, to create a quirky story about family, faith, and
friendship.
Chris Staron wrote, produced, and directed this
small-budget/big-laughs gem. His twin brother Nick shot and
edited. BRINGING UP BOBBY is distributed by
Provident Films, a Sony Music company.
BRINGING UP BOBBY: The Story
When it comes to whipping up a somewhat-edible dinner or passing
along faith-focused advice, James Wyler has plenty of
experience.
For a dozen years, James has been both big brother and surrogate
parent to his siblings. Trusting God to lead his path, James has
done his best to honor his deceased parents as he’s raised his
two brothers and a sister.
Now, as youngest brother Bobby is about to turn 16, everyone
returns to the family home to celebrate at a waterslide park—and
to finally hear the reading of their parents’ will. Sister
Andrea is hoping for the largest share of the pie to maintain
her lavish lifestyle. Brother Dennis—make that The Dennis—needs
quick cash to keep the anarchists at bay (don’t ask).
And then there’s Bobby. He just wants to figure out what Liz,
the new girl in school, likes so that he can impress her. As The
Dennis says, Bobby’s dealing with “a little bit of the teenage
angst.”
BRINGING UP BOBBY is a quirky story of family,
identity, and faith that isn’t afraid to show that life can get
muddled. And when it does, there usually aren’t easy answers to
all of the questions.
A Film That Breaks From the Pack
When the Starons were told that a Christian comedy couldn’t be
made, they laughed. Then they wrote a script. The result?
Standout humor and a Dove Foundation “Approved” rating—a zany
POV with a God-honoring angle on the challenges of growing up
and owning your faith. “We were going for both
laugh-out-loud funny and thought-provoking,” Nick Staron said.
“Comedy can break down walls. Our hope is that the laughs disarm
audiences to the point that they listen to what we have to say.”
Destined to be a family and youth group favorite,
BRINGING UP BOBBY is a laugh-out-loud exploration of
what it means to live out your faith ... and to find humor in
whatever comes your way!
An Impressive Team
With BRINGING UP BOBBY, writer/director Chris
Staron completes his second feature film. His debut effort,
BETWEEN THE WALLS earned Best Feature Film at the 2006 WYSIWYG
Christian Film Festival and aired on US television nationally,
and in Australia and South Korea.
Producer/editor/cinematographer Nick Staron, along with Chris,
created the PINT SIZE PARABLES animated series. Both Nick and
Chris have extensive professional credits on feature films,
network television, and cable—and help create video elements for
the Cleveland Indians scoreboard.
BRINGING UP BOBBY showcases the acting talents
of Alex Hinsky (Bobby), making his feature film debut. A singer
as well as an actor, Alex has appeared in numerous theatrical
productions and can be heard on several commercial jingles. NYU
Tisch School of the Arts graduate Marc Thompson, who has
appeared on Broadway and is a sought-after voiceover talent,
plays James, Bobby’s long-suffering older brother. Los
Angeles-based actress Jhey Castles, also an accomplished
musician, plays Terry.
About the Starons’ Production Company: Glowing Nose
In the words of writer/producer/director Chris Staron: “Our
films are challenging. They are prayerfully made. They are as
theologically sound as we can possibly make them. They boldly
proclaim Jesus as the only way to heaven. And they address real
issues in order to provoke the audience—Christians and
non-Christians—to repentance.”
A partial list of Glowing Nose credits:
• BETWEEN THE WALLS–Best Feature Film–WYSIWYG Festival 2006
• THE ELEPHANT–Gold Crown Award–Intl. Christian Visual Media
Conference 2004
• IN THE NIGHT–Best Thriller–WYSIWYG Film Festival
• FOUNDATIONS–Best Comedy–Good Fruit Festival 2005
About Provident Films
Provident Films, a Sony Music company, is the distributor and
marketer of such well-known hit movies as FIREPROOF, FACING THE
GIANTS, and FLYWHEEL . . . and the upcoming COURAGEOUS.
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