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Lessons on character building can be dull and tedious. The Feature Films for Families DVD 'Everyone Loves Mel' presents some of life's important stories in engaging and age-appropriate storylines. Starring Greg Evigan, this particular story emphasizes the timeless qualities of forgiveness and honoring elders. Perfect for a Friday night movie fest, this exciting Greg Evigan film will have families laughing and enjoying time together. The story is set in a sleepy little town in the Pacific Northwest. 'Everyone Loves Mel' is about a huge turtle of the same name. Two brothers are sent to live with their grandfather for the summer. Their parents are working through marriage issues. At first, the boys are bored by their surroundings. They begin to enjoy their time on the farm when they learn that it has a secret. Mel, the giant turtle of Swanson Lake, lives on their grandfather's property. Turtle-loving children may be captivated by the story of Mel. There are other exciting twists and turns as the boys learn about their new community. Unfortunately for their grandfather, a greedy developer wants to seize his land and turn it into a theme park. Mel is slated to become the main attraction at this theme park. The boys and the grandfather cannot bear the thought of this development taking place. Rather than see Mel be exploited, the boys set out to turn their antagonist's evil plans upside down. Lots of exciting action ensues. Your family will love seeing the comedic explosions, fires, and confusion that swirl. All as the boys struggle to protect Mel and their grandfather. The boys must work quickly to avert this scheme and keep life peaceful and happy at Swanson Lake. This film has a cast of well-known actors and actresses. It is directed by Joey Travolta and stars Greg Evigan of Grease, Tekwar, and Jesus Christ Superstar fame. The crusty, lovable grandfather is played by Academy Award winning actor, Ernest Borgnine. Actress Julie Hagerty also stars in this movie. Greg Evigan was born in South Amboy, NJ. Evigan achieved star fame for his leading role in the TV show B.J. and the Bear. Later he went on to star in the television series Pacific Palisades. He also played a leading role in Tekwar, My Two Dads, and Melrose Place. Greg also starred in the movie Deepstar Six. Greg and his wife, Pamela Serpe, have a talented brood of children. Their son, Jason Evigan is a musician. Daughters Briana Evigan and Vanessa Lee Evigan are both professional actresses. In fact, his daughter Vanessa also stars in this movie. Capture the imagination of young thinkers with this video lesson about the value of protecting animals. They will also learn about honoring older people and learning to love each other well. Be prepared for the lively discussions sparked by this Feature Films for Family DVD. Programming is full of coarse, crass TV offerings marketed to even the youngest of children. This movie with Greg Evigan provides 88 minutes of clean wholesome fun.

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BrandTy

GTIN0796323179744

UPC0796323179744

eBay Product ID (ePID)1901618512

Product Key Features

Region CodeDVD: 1 (US, Canada...)

Video FormatNTSC

Cinematic MovementCult, Realism, Arthouse/Independent, Film Noir, Art/Indie Film

EditionStandard Edition, Unrated Edition, Widescreen

Case TypeTall/DVD Case

RatingG

FormatDVD

Release Year2004

LanguageEnglish

FeaturesFull Screen, Former Rental, Widescreen

Sub-GenreMystery, Country, Family

Aspect Ratio4:3

TypeMovie

Run Time91 minutes

GenrePeriod/Historical, Adaptation, Comedy, Thriller & Mystery, Action, Adventure, Psychological, Drama, Historical, Educational, Children's & Family, Traditional, Folk, Cult, Oldies, Family