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| My Louisiana Sky | 
 enlarge | Director: Adam Arkin
Actors: Juliette Lewis, Kelsey Keel, Shirley Knight, Amelia Campbell, Chris Owens
Studio: Showtime Ent.
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 62461
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 99
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 1931669309
UPC: 758445305425
EAN: 9781931669306
ASIN: B000063K1C
Theatrical Release Date: May 13, 2001
Release Date: July 9, 2002
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Tiger Ann (Kelsey Keel), a tomboy in 1950s Louisiana, has an upturned nose and the husky voice of a young Kathleen Turner. She lives in the country with her parents and Grandma Jewel (Shirley Knight). Her 12-year-old life appears to be perfect. It isn't. Her mother and father are "slow" and her grandmother can be bossy (though she's the engine that keeps the household running). To make matters worse, the townspeople aren't as understanding of her family's differences as Tiger has been taught to be of theirs. After Jewel passes away, Tiger's already precarious world is turned upside down and she finds herself longing for the glamorous city life of Aunt Dorie Kay (Juliette Lewis). My Louisiana Sky was directed by Adam Arkin (Chicago Hope) and movingly depicts the difference between the love of family (however messy) and the desire for approval (however lonely). For ages 7 and up. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
Description
This provoking drama is set in rural Louisiana in the early 1950's. A 12-year-old girl(Kelsey Keel) has been forced to come to grips with the fact her parents are developmentally disabled. The family is held together by the girl's grandmother (Shirley Knight). Rich Aunt Dorie (Juliette Lewis)comes home to try and ease the family's woes.
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 My Louisiana Sky November 28, 2007
A movie which will restore your faith in Films. This Emmy award winning film is worthy of the time spent watching it. It will entertain you while making you feel very good.
 My Louisiana Sky August 27, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a genuinely heartwarming story. As a Southerner, I can vouch for its authenticity, its "realness." The portrayals of the central characters, especially Tiger, are true and done with love.
This is a great story for the young. It's equally great for those who aren't so young, but remember.
An endearing movie May 14, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie is wonderful. If you love Anne of Green Gables, this is the movie for you. Growing up with a disabled mother myself, I completely realated to the young girl. I couldn't stop crying all the way through. The ending left me wanting more. We just got a brief snipit of the lives of the characters. I would definitely welcome a sequel. It is just a heart-warming movie that I think all would enjoy. Oh and by the way, you don't have to be a southern to appreciate it.
Factual just like I remember it! May 10, 2004
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I Love this movie and ordered a gift copy to my sister who still lives in a small Louisiana town. You probably have to be a Southernor to appreciate all the nuances in this movie. For instance, no one actually refers to Aunt Dora as a prostitute, but it is alluded to in text and body language, the Southern way. To be fully aware, keep on your toes and observe to catch all the implications. Remember, most folks did not have a big income, a car, and they were not merchandise junkies, yet. I lived during this time and I found this movie to be authentic and factual including the food bounty at this country home, the friendships of both races, the love of the outdoors. Enjoy!
Awesome July 10, 2003
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This movie was awesome, I was actually in Kelsey Keel's class in eighth grade and she is as sweet in real life. I love this movie and would reccomend it to anyone!
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