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List Price: $14.98 | | Label: Turner Home Ent
Salesrank: 11118
Released: December 24, 2002 |
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MPAA Rating: Unrated
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
A man with cerebral palsy is determined to become a salesman. Studio: Turner Hm Entertainm Release Date: 04/26/2005 Starring: William H Macy Helen Mirren Run time: 90 minutes
Description of Door to Door:
This earnest movie about a door-to-door salesman with cerebral palsy (based on the true story of Bill Porter) could have been cloyingly sweet, but a sense of humor and the clear, unpretentious performance of William H. Macy keep it from drowning in sentiment. Door to Door follows Porter from when he first gets his job (by convincing a skeptical sales manager to give him the worst route the company has) in the mid-'50s, to his brief retirement in the late 1990s, when door-to-door salesmen became outmoded by catalogs and the Internet. The depiction of how Porter became part of the lives of his customers may feel a little pat, but the portrait of Porter himself--particularly how his persistent independent spirit was also a wall between him and others--is honest and affecting. Also featuring Kyra Sedgwick and the great Helen Mirren as Porter's mother. --Bret Fetzer
Door to Door Reviews:
One of the most refreshing films I've seen in a long time!! 
2009-08-30 - William Macey does an extroadinary job, in this true story, of portraying a man with Cerebral Palsy. He has the motions down pat, and even his facial jestures are realistic. The story is such a heart-warming look at a person who might have gone all through his life thinking that he would never accomplish anything worthwhile. But he has an exceptional mother who never gave up on him, and who challenged him to be anything he wanted to be. She even helped him! With her determination and love, she guides him to a place in life where he finds friendship, love, and respect. A must-see film!!
What a Classic
2009-08-05 - I saw this movie in a film class in one of my college classes. Let me say the entire class was crying, after this movie was over with. I could watch this movie over and over;and never get tired of this movie. This movie is worth buying.
Patience and Persistence
2009-07-26 - I have cerebral palsy. I am not a "retard" or a "spazz". I graduated Cum Laude (3.803) with my Bachelor's and am working with management at my employer to enlighten it that customers with disabilities make up the larges minority group, one anyone can join at any time through the lifespan. In 2009, only 50% of working age adults (18-65) with disabilities are working. Of those, 50% work a full-time job and still live below the poverty line. They are still denied equal access to community, education, employment - full citizenship, life without limits, because of preconceptions and prejudices. I do not believe that Bill Porter is mentally slow. He has a speech impediment. He has physical impairment. I do not believe he is mentally slow because he has a quick wit and fierce determination and is able to be an advocate for his mother when she was mistreated and to warmly relate to all his customers for years. He is now a motivational speaker and online sales consultant for Watkins. William H. Macy's portrayal is amazing in its authenticity. The tone of this little movie is completely different from say, Forrest Gump; Bill Porter makes things happen for him, despite adversity. He has an indomitable human spirit. :)
DVD Movie Door to Door
2008-12-16 - Excellent movie. Awesome performance by William H. Macy. Terrific true story of how perserverence and hard work can lead anyone to achieve success despite any obstacles and prejudice life throws your way. Highly recommend it for the whole family.
Great Management Movie
2008-05-19 - Please, if youre related to management or something, you have to have this movie, really inspirational.
