Charming the Hearts of Men explained

Charming the Hearts of Men
Director:	S.E. DeRose
Producer:	Richard T. Lewis
Starring:	Kelsey Grammer Anna Friel Sean Astin
Music:	Mark Orton
Cinematography:	Gavin Struthers
Editing:	Jo Francis Lee Percy
Distributor:	Gravitas Ventures
Runtime:	107 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Charming the Hearts of Men is a 2021 American historical romantic drama film written and directed by S.E. DeRose and starring Kelsey Grammer, Anna Friel and Sean Astin. It is inspired by true events during the civil rights movement in 1964.

Cast

• Anna Friel as Grace Gordon
• Kelsey Grammer as Congressman
• Starletta DuPois as Mattie
• Pauline Dyer as Jubilee
• Aml Ameen as Walter
• Sean Astin as George
• Hendrix Yancey as Angelina
• Jill Marie Jones as Viola
• Diane Ladd as Alice Paul
• Courtney Gains as Mr. Spratz
• Curtis Hamilton as Andrew
• Henry G. Sanders as Abel
• Justice Leak as Dick
• Tom Schanley as Bradford Lotts

Release

In June 2021, it was announced that Gravitas Ventures acquired North American distribution rights to the film, which was released in theaters and On Demand on August 13, 2021.^[1]

Reception

The film has an 80 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 10 reviews.^[2]

Christian Gallichio of Film Threat rated the film a 5 out of 10 and wrote, "Despite the pedigree and performances, the overall political sentiments and underdeveloped script hold Charming the Hearts of Man back from presenting a fully realized portrait of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.”^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hipes. Patrick. ‘Charming The Hearts Of Men’, Starring Kelsey Grammer & Anna Friel, Gets U.S. Release Date In Gravitas Ventures Deal. June 21, 2021. Deadline Hollywood. November 28, 2021.
2. Web site: Charming the Hearts of Men. Rotten Tomatoes. November 27, 2021.
3. Web site: Gallichio. Christian. Charming the Hearts of Men. August 25, 2021. Film Threat. November 28, 2021.