The Father and the Bear

It was a night to remember.

20161h 25mReleased

A retired character actor with diagnosed dementia, longs to perform at his beloved summer theater one last time.

Released: Jul 1, 2016

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Wil Love

Byron Temple

David DeLuise

Bill

Dendrie Taylor

Diane

Charity Farrell

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