Louder Than Words is a 2013 drama film directed by Anthony Fabian and written by Benjamin Chapin. Starring Timothy Hutton, David Duchovny and Hope Davis, the film focuses on a couple John (David Duchovny) and Brenda (Hope Davis) trying to deal with the death of their daughter Maria (Olivia Steele-Falconer). It was based on events that led to the founding of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, New York.
Production of the movie was stalled for a week in 2012 due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
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Plot
After the unexpected death of their daughter, a couple work to build a state of the art children's hospital where families are welcomed into the healing process.
Cast
Scott Cohen as Nick Spano
Adelaide Kane as Stephanie Fareri
Victoria Tennant as Lydia Thorsby
Hope Davis as Brenda Fareri
David Duchovny as John Fareri
Timothy Hutton as Bruce Komiske
Xander Berkeley as Dr. Lansen
Craig Bierko as Eddie Stolzenberg
Madison Beer as Amy
Olivia Steele Falconer as Maria Fareri (credited as Olivia Steele-Falconer)
Ben Rosenfeld as Michael Fareri
Morgan Griffin as Julie Fareri
Gary Wilmes as Steve Marchwinski
Cassidy Hinkle as Lila
Ryan Jonze as Greg
Russell Gibson as Councilman Tom Fatone
Reception
The film was released on October 11, 2013 at Hamptons International Film Festival and was received with mixed reviews. Ben Kenigsberg of The New York Times criticized the tone, feeling it did not do the actual events justice. Mark Jenkins of The Washington Post was similarly critical of the choices.