Love, Kennedy

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Love, Kennedy

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Released Jun 2, 2017

1h 32m

Drama

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Although Kennedy Hansen is a funny, loving child, she inexplicably begins to fall ill. It takes years for the diagnosis: Juvenile Batten Disease - an extremely rare, terrible and terminal prognosis. There is no cure for Batten Disease, and after living only 16 years, Kennedy leaves behind a great legacy of love and friendship. But her story doesn't end at her death. That's when the miracles really begin.

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Frank Ochieng

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As a movie, the psychological heft limps a bit, but this should not discount the dignity or remembrance of a remarkable young girl gone too soon before her time.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 1, 2019

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Sean P. Means

Salt Lake Tribune

A series of episodes from Kennedy's life, though, don't add up to an engrossing movie. There's no dramatic arc or tension between characters, just a slow inevitable slide as Kennedy's condition worsens.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 1, 2017

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Jo W

I love the general topic of the film, tragic story about a kid, as I have personal experience related to it. However, I couldn't connect to the characters, and so much of it was cliche. They jump between something like age 6 and then 9 years later, and then multiple years of searching doctor visits, yet she dies at age 16? The characters are very religious, focused on Jesus, and being saved in heaven, etc, but because that view was set up to be this big revelation (like the sick girl believes in Jesus, so everything is okay!), I found it way overdone. The girl says I got sick to spread the word of Jesus. Such beliefs make for zero tension in the movie. There is no character change, no development or arc. Maybe if you are very religious yourself you might like this movie more than I did(n't).

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/02/25

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Sydney D

It was so good, an absolute must-see! Even though I cried it was a good cry, This movie is so moving

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/25

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misti l

Fabulous movie about life and faith and love and trust of God no matter your circumstances

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/16/24

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Audience Member

One of the best movies I’ve seen in a while absolutely great faith based family movie I highly recommend it, James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas, May 5, 2023

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/05/23

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Audience Member

A wonderful and inspiring TRUE story that everyone can benefit from even if you have little faith. Of course and thankfully critics would not waste their time on something like this as it's too spiritual for the atheistic movie industry. Don't miss it!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

Although this movie has a strong storyline, the events and characters don't connect, things happen very slowly. This movie doesn't do justice of spreading awareness and showing the real sadness and effects of Kennedy's condition, which I believe is what the attempt was.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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T.C. Christensen

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Tatum Chiniquy

Kennedy Hansen

Heather Beers

Heather Hansen

Shona Kay

Sales woman

Jasen Wade

Jason Hansen

Scarlett Hazen

Young Kennedy

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Synopsis

Although Kennedy Hansen is a funny, loving child, she inexplicably begins to fall ill. It takes years for the diagnosis: Juvenile Batten Disease - an extremely rare, terrible and terminal prognosis. There is no cure for Batten Disease, and after living only 16 years, Kennedy leaves behind a great legacy of love and friendship. But her story doesn't end at her death. That's when the miracles really begin.

Director: T.C. Christensen
Producer: T.C. Christensen, Ron Tanner
Screenwriter: T.C. Christensen
Distributor: Purdie Distribution
Production Co: Remember Films
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 2, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 25, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $404.3K
Runtime: 1h 32m

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