I Heard the Bells

"The inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol."

2022 1h 46m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 32

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Synopsis

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Known as America’s Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life – until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it’s the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet’s lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith.

“The inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol.”

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Cast

Stephen Atherholt
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Jonathan Blair
Charley Longfellow
Rachel Day Hughes
Fanny Longfellow
Zach Meeker
Ernest Longfellow
Ava Joy Munn
Alice Mary Longfellow

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joshua Enck
Writers: Joshua Enck
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Joshua Enck, shot by Steve Buckwalter. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Chad Marriott. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jordan K. Graff shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Stephen Atherholt and Jonathan Blair and Rachel Day Hughes carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt21084334 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Joshua Enck directs. Steve Buckwalter behind the camera. Chad Marriott scores. Jordan K. Graff cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 4 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Joshua Enck, shot by Steve Buckwalter. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Chad Marriott. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jordan K. Graff shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Stephen Atherholt and Jonathan Blair and Rachel Day Hughes carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol.".
8IMDB entry: tt21084334 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 32 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.