Larry Levinson

Annie's Point -- A recently widowed grandmother is determined to grant her husband's last wish--that she set his ashes free over the idyllic bluff they called Annie's Point. When her son Richard refuses to let his mother make the two-thousand-mile trip, she takes off anyway with her free-spirited granddaughter in tow.

It's been years since Sydney Ludwick visited her rural hometown of Bloomfield--and just as long since she's spoken to her estranged mother, a widow still haunted by a troubling family secret. Now, a high school reunion has brought Syd back to the mysteries of her past, old loves, and promising new beginnings.

A recently widowed grandmother is determined to grant her husband's last wish--that she set his ashes free over the idyllic bluff they called Annie's Point. When her son Richard refuses to let his mother make the two-thousand-mile trip, she takes off anyway with her free-spirited granddaughter in tow.

It's been years since Sydney Ludwick visited her rural hometown of Bloomfield--and just as long since she's spoken to her estranged mother, a widow still haunted by a troubling family secret. Now, a high school reunion has brought Syd back to the mysteries of her past, old loves, and promising new beginnings.

A recently widowed grandmother is determined to grant her husband's last wish--that she set his ashes free over the idyllic bluff they called Annie's Point. When her son Richard refuses to let his mother make the two-thousand-mile trip, she takes off anyway with her free-spirited granddaughter in tow.

A mother and son—and a father and daughter—explore the family memories that bind them and the sweet hope that drives them toward tomorrow. Widowed only six months, with her late husband’s urn never far from her side, sassy sixty-nine-year-old Annie Eason (Emmy winner Betty White, The Golden Girls) spends her afternoons in the garden of her suburban Chicago home putting her water-color dreams and inspirations to canvas. One unfinished painting, locked away for years, inspires Annie more than any other—that of a sprawling bluff overlooking the crashing waves of the Pacific. Her dear Elliot called it Annie’s Point, the spot where they’d hoped to build their dream house and where Elliot asked Annie to set his ashes free. Her son Richard (Emmy winner Richard Thomas, Wonder Boys), who’s struggling to maintain his father’s construction business, can’t fathom his mother traveling two-thousand miles to fulfill an unrealistic daydream. But Annie has a few things in her favor. One is her free-spirited granddaughter Ella (Amy Davidson, 8 Simple Rules), an aspiring singer looking to spread her wings. The others are a car and the stubborn will to take off. Embarking on an incredible journey, Annie and Ella charge across the country like a regular Thelma and Louise—albeit with heart medication and a detailed map. What unfolds is far from ordinary or expected. From stop-overs at sentimental road-side haunts to a gambling spree in Las Vegas, Annie and Ella put the pedal to the metal to outrun Richard, who’s hot on their trail. Now, two unlikely fugitives, low on cash but high on life, are about to teach everyone in their path the meaning of family, the lessons of everlasting love, and the importance of forgiveness as they fast-forward toward a place where dreams really do come true—Annie’s Point. A film with a heart as big and unpredictable as the open road, Annie’s Point is a bittersweet comedy that gives a lift to the human spirit.

What are the necessary lies that soothe tenuous family ties? What are the painful truths that can break them? One daughter is given the chance to rediscover them for herself—if she has the courage and the heart to forgive… Career is top priority to beautiful and self-sufficient Dr. Sydney Ludwick (Lisa Hartman, Knots Landing). Ever since medical school, her flourishing profession has taken precedence over personal attachments. Altruistic, overworked, and dedicated to a fault, Syd is inspired by the final words of a dear patient. The advice she takes to heart is to relax, appreciate life, and take time off for herself. Opportunity arises when Syd receives an invitation to her twentieth high school reunion. But that means returning to the petty squabbles of her rural hometown rivals, reacquainting herself with Gus Martin (Dale Midkiff, Love Comes Softly), the fondly remembered childhood sweetheart she left behind, and reuniting with her estranged mother Helen (Emmy winner Rue McClanahan, The Golden Girls), a widow shadowed by her husband’s death and a troubling family secret. When the prodigal success arrives in Bloomfield, she’s surprised to find her family home turned into a bed-and-breakfast run by her mother. Syd’s also taken aback by her still deep feelings for Gus, now a widower with a six-year-old son. But as she adjusts to the past, Syd struggles to reconnect with her emotionally distant mother. Only one other person in Bloomfield shares Helen’s secret: Ed Jenkins (Don Harvey, She Hate Me), head pastor of the local church. Sworn to confessional privacy, he urges Syd to make amends and discover for herself why the Ludwick family ties have been wounded. As a weekend of personal and professional revelations unfold, and as unexpected romance blossoms, Syd discovers more about herself, her past, and the possibilities of the heart than she ever imagined. A tender, emotionally rich story of personal growth, family and forgiveness, betrayal and renewal, Back To You and Me will resonate with anyone who ever wanted a second chance to find love and acceptance.

Although she's blind, Tula (Ann-Margret) isn't oblivious to what's going on around her, regardless of what others think. For one, she knows her relatives are after her home and her land, a fact that both saddens and angers her. To save herself and everything she's ever worked for, Tula enlists the help of a stranger with a dark past (Matthew Settle) and his daughter (Shailene Woodley). Is she doing the right thing? Only time will tell. ...

In an inspiring new film Teddy Grouya takes us on a journey into the world of an Iconic Orthodox Painter who claims to paint not from her own self interest but through the hand of God. Some of the first churches in Eastern Europe were carved out of caves by Saint Lucas and Saint John who evangelized throughout the region during the 2nd century. Iconic images were the equivalent of the Bible for the illiterate, for most people could not read and Saint Lucas was one of the first to paint them. The tradition of icons and the practices of old Christianity started in those caves two thousand years ago; it is kept alive in the Eastern Orthodox Church of today- a church that many in the West do not understand. Titiana Popa, a prolific iconographer, is portrayed in this film about her work. Her goal is to bring "God to America" through her art. We are given a rare look into the Eastern Orthodox Church, as well as some hidden monasteries where Popa's art is painted and blessed. Set against the backdrop of present day Romania and Popa's art we hear Byzantine music performed by monks and clergy. We also hear the inspiring high notes from the Constanta Men's Choir while we learn what exemplifies an icon in art and in people. Teachers, students, historians, church-goers and art lovers will want to add this film to their libraries.

In an inspiring new film Teddy Grouya takes us on a journey into the world of an Iconic Orthodox Painter who claims to paint not from her own self interest but through the hand of God. Some of the first churches in Eastern Europe were carved out of caves by Saint Lucas and Saint John who evangelized throughout the region during the 2nd century. Iconic images were the equivalent of the Bible for the illiterate, for most people could not read and Saint Lucas was one of the first to paint them. The tradition of icons and the practices of old Christianity started in those caves two thousand years ago; it is kept alive in the Eastern Orthodox Church of today- a church that many in the West do not understand. Titiana Popa, a prolific iconographer, is portrayed in this film about her work. Her goal is to bring "God to America" through her art. We are given a rare look into the Eastern Orthodox Church, as well as some hidden monasteries where Popa's art is painted and blessed. Set against the backdrop of present day Romania and Popa's art we hear Byzantine music performed by monks and clergy. We also hear the inspiring high notes from the Constanta Men's Choir while we learn what exemplifies an icon in art and in people. Teachers, students, historians, church-goers and art lovers will want to add this film to their libraries.

Tula Jeeters, an aging Southern belle living out her golden years in a sprawling and crumbling country home, becomes the mark of a father/daughter team of cons. But when Tula moves the pair into her home as boarders, an unexpected bond develops between them that will change all their lives.

Tula Jeeters, an aging Southern belle living out her golden years in a sprawling and crumbling country home, becomes the mark of a father/daughter team of cons. But when Tula moves the pair into her home as boarders, an unexpected bond develops between them that will change all their lives.