Door to Door

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Jerry G @312Movies Feb 26 I made my Rotten Tomatoes account just because I was disappointed with the rating this movie received so I'm hoping my rating boosts it up a little bit. As a man it takes a lot for me to start tearing, but watching this movie I couldn't help it. Bill Porter was born with the odds already stacked against him due to being diagnosed with cerebral palsy. He didn't let his condition get the best of him. Bill learned his amazing work ethic from his father who was a salesman before him but it was his mother who taught him the keys to sales which are patience and persistence. Bill was not a successful salesman because he used any special techniques or the excellent quality of the products. He was a successful salesman because of his personality. He was the "invisible thread" that connected the neighborhood. He was always there for his clients and would listen to their problems as well as provide his feedback. This is a must watch movie hands down See more Penelope Y @RT31899006 08/20/2025 "Door to Door was nominated for twelve Emmy Awards and won six, including Outstanding Made for Television Movie and Outstanding Lead Actor for William H. Macy. It also earned a prestigious Peabody Award." After learning this, I knew I had to watch it and I was surprised I had never heard of it before, given its accolades. I’m glad I did, because this touching true story did not disappoint. It moved me so much that I found myself wanting to learn more about the real Bill Porter. The film is elevated by a wonderful cast, with William H. Macy delivering a heartfelt lead performance, supported beautifully by Kathy Baker and Kyra Sedgwick. It’s a film that truly pulls on your heartstrings, reminding us of a time when community, compassion, and human connection mattered deeply. Watching it gave me hope that those values still endure. See more Ricca S @RT81925452 03/18/2024 One of the most heartwarming and memorable movies of all time imo. See more 10/28/2018 William H. Macy sparkles in this biopic of Bill Porter, a Watkins door-to-door salesman who overcomes a cerebral palsy handicap in the unforgiving 1950s. Crisp writing, a scintillating support cast, humor, and vintage radio ads highlight this period piece that never wallows in maudlin. See more ricca s @Ricca 10/11/2018 One of the best home movies of all time. Very heartwarming. A bit scared to watch it again as it was hard to recover from the first time I watched it. William H Macy is an exceptional character actor. See more 10/20/2017 I use it as a learning tool to all of our Sales Consultants. Very inspiring. See more Read all reviews

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