Genetic conditions such as Down syndrome (DS) can stunt people physically, intellectually, and socially. Addictions such as alcoholism stunt people spiritually and emotionally. In the faith-based film “Where Hope Grows” (2014), a person with DS teaches an addict a lesson: Taking control of his life requires surrendering to God the parts he can’t control.
Years ago, Calvin “Cal” Campbell (Kristoffer Polaha) blew his shot at baseball stardom. Now an alcoholic, he seems determined to blow his shot at life and living. He’s nearly arrested for drunken driving then for drunken vagrancy.
