Stewart Petersen

Against a Crooked Sky -- Against a Crooked Sky

Where the Red Fern Grows is the heartwarming and adventurous tale for all ages about a young boy and his quest for his own red-bone hound hunting dogs. Set in the Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression, Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for 2 years to achieve his dream of buying two coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in God as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with "Old Dan" and "Little Ann." The movie follows the inseparable trio as they romp relentlessly through the Ozarks, trying to tree the elusive "Ghost" raccoon. Their efforts prove victorious as they win the coveted gold cup in the annual coon-hunt contest, capture wily ghost coons and bravely fight a mountain lion. Through these adventures Billy realizes the meaning of true friendship, loyalty, integrity and heroics, in this timeless and poignant coming of age story.

A gripping adventure story of family love and devotion, of heroism and sacrifices made by the pioneers who tamed the Wild West. Set in the beautiful Red Rock country of the west, one such hero is young Sam Isaac (Stewart Peterson, from Where the Red Fern Grows). This young boy takes up the challenge, would he lay down his life to save another? He then risks his own life to track down and rescue his sister, captured by savage Indians. Befriended by a grizzly trapper, warmly portayed by veteran motion picture and television star Richard Boone, the boy faces an ultimate test of courage....in the land that time forgot.

Based on a true story, Seven Alone is an inspiring saga of heroism and a family's perseverance in the rugged Old West. On a harrowing 2,000 mile trek across America from Missouri to the Oregon coast, the death of their parents leaves these gallant youngsters alone and facing nearly certain death. Showing unbelievable courage, they decide to press on to fulfill their dead parents' wishes. Seven Alone is the kind of family drama that is a must-see for both young and old.