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A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
MOVIE2005 1h 39m USA
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
''The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio'' is based on the true story of housewife Evelyn Ryan, who helped support her husband, Kelly, and their 10 children by winning jingle-writing contests. Kelly failed to support his family in part due to apparent alcoholism. He dreamed of being a singer but lost his singing voice in a car accident, and was often cruel and abusive.
02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Ellary Porterfield
Tuff Ryan
Robert Clark
Dick Ryan
Jack Murray
Rog Ryan at 17 yrs
Jordan Todosey
Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs
Julianne Moore
Evelyn Ryan
Woody Harrelson
Kelly Ryan
Laura Dern
Dortha Schaefer
Trevor Morgan
Bruce Ryan