A young girl is caught in the middle as politically correct crusaders and the commercially connected seek to take Christ out of Christmas. As the events unfold, an entire community gets into the conversation, which centers on the true meaning of the holiday.
It’s the plot of a new film, parts of which were filmed in Jeffersonville, called, “The Perfect Gift.”
It opens in limited cities, including Louisville, next week.
The film, an allusion to the “War on Christmas,” examines debates that arise each December. It was produced by Louisville-based Kelly’s Filmworks.
Writer, director and co-star Jefferson Moore said the movie has a message, but “it’s not too heavy handed. It’s a feel-good movie on a lot of levels.”
At times, it even becomes parodic, when a church is asked to remove its nativity scene, he said.
Arguments aside, Hoosiers who see the film will notice several familiar sights, as a number of the exterior shots were taken along Jeffersonville’s Spring Street. Many of them were shot in December, when lights and decorations were shining.
Occasionally, he said, local shopkeepers can be seen in the background.
This is the second time Jeffersonville has been featured in a Kelly’s Filmworks movie. Earlier this year, several shots were taken for a film called “Clancy.”
Jeffersonville has a balance, Moore reasoned.
“The architecture in Jeffersonville is a lost art,” he said.
The city is used to portray a small town, but not a “podunk” town, he said, noting the visibility of the Louisville skyline in the background.
“We call it our Mayberry set,” he said.
The film stars Christina Fougnie as Maxine Noelle Westray, the spoiled young protagonist. Matt Wallace plays young disillusioned minister Tony Vincent. And New Albany resident Tom Luce plays the Rev. Black, a generally unlikable senior pastor who plays pushover to politically correct crusader Blaine Pollett, played by Mark Smeby.
The film is not rated. It opens Friday at Louisville’s Village 8 Theaters, 4014 Dutchmans Lane.
Show times are at 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. that day. Tickets can be purchased at perfectgiftmovie.com or at the theater.
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Jeffersonville featured in holiday movie
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
The Indiana Court of Appeals heard the respective oral arguments on the town of Sellersburg’s effort to annex the Covered Bridge Subdivision and the Willows on Wednesday. Covered Bridge appealed the trial court’s ruling that the town’s annexation preceded the subdivision’s effort to incorporate into an independent town and that, in exchange for sewer service, the residents would agree to not remonstrate against the annexation attempt.
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Redistricting on tap again for Jeffersonville
Though they just did so last year, it’s already time for the Jeffersonville City Council to start thinking about redistricting again.
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JEFF Fest set for June 9
The Jeffersonville Entire Family Fun Festival, better known as JEFF Fest, will
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Charlestown encourages Realtors and developers to help it grow
he city hosted a showcase for about 200 developers and Realtors at Charlestown High School on Tuesday. The purpose of the showcase was to pitch the city as a place that is expected to prosper, especially in light of the continued development at River Ridge Commerce Center.
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Jeffersonville mayor vetoes two council acts
“It’s a meaningless resolution. It carries no weight. I think it’s political posturing and I’d as soon not be a part of it,” Moore said. “I will not be brought into a political discussion that’s already been decided.”
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Bridges project specifics emerging
Valentine outlined that incentives will be part of Kentucky’s contract with the winning bidder.
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He explained that once construction begins, the expected cost of construction per day will total about $80,000 and the contractor can earn incentives for finishing early and penalties for finishing late. A completion date is set for June 30, 2018. - News and Tribune briefs for May 23, 2012
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Gregg picks Simpson for Dems ticket
Gregg got his biggest applause from the crowd Tuesday when he played up their joint support for women’s access to health care, which has become a national talking point for Democrats.
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TARC OKs rate increases
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Miss Clark County 2012 entrants sought
The contest is based on interview, evening gown and professional wear competition. Any Clark County young woman between the ages of 16 to 21 is eligible to participate.
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
