Powder Movie (1995)
An off the charts genius who is home schooled and shunned after his last relative dies shows the unconscious residents of his town about connection awareness and the generosity of the spirit.
When sheriff Barnum investigates the death of an elderly rural resident, he discovers a teenage grandson living in the basement. Raised by his grandparents, he has experienced the world only through books, never leaving the family farm. He is sent to a state home for boys where he has trouble fitting in socially. His odd appearance and unusual abilities cause the small town residents to fear and ridicule him. However, not all are afraid. Some begin to view his potential and gifts with wonderment.
When sheriff Barnum investigates the death of an elderly rural resident, he discovers a teenage grandson living in the basement. Raised by his grandparents, he has experienced the world only through books, never leaving the family farm. He is sent to a state home for boys where he has trouble fitting in socially. His odd appearance and unusual abilities cause the small town residents to fear and ridicule him. However, not all are afraid. Some begin to view his potential and gifts with wonderment.
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When sheriff Barnum investigates the death of an elderly rural resident, he discovers a teenage grandson living in the basement. Raised by his grandparents, he has experienced the world only through books, never leaving the family farm. He is sent to a state home for boys where he has trouble fitting in socially. His odd appearance and unusual abilities cause the small town residents to fear and ridicule him. However, not all are afraid. Some begin to view his potential and gifts with wonderment.Details
- Rated: PG-13
- Runtime: 1:51 hours
- Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
- Director: Victor Salva
- Writer: Victor Salva
- Actors: Mary Steenburgen, Sean Patrick Flanery, Lance Henriksen, Jeff Goldblum
- Language: English
- Country: USA
- Awards: 1 win & 1 nomination
- Production Company: Hollywood Pictures
- ASIN: 630542845X
- Year Released: 1995
- Release Date: Oct 26, 1995
- DVD Date: Aug 9, 1999
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