A Change of Heart (film)
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| Directed by | Kenny Ortega |
| Written by | James Orr Luis Santeiro |
| Produced by | Emilio Estefan Kern Konwiser Kip Konwiser |
| Starring | Roberto Escobar |
| Cinematography | Steve Mason |
| Edited by | Don Brochu |
Production company | Surprise Film |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
A Change of Heart is a 2017 American comedy film directed by Kenny Ortega and starring Jim Belushi, Virginia Madsen, Kathy Najimy, Eduardo Yáñez, Gloria Estefan and William Levy.[1][2]
The film depicts a man who believes in traditional concepts of marriage, and fears social changes. He receives a heart transplant in a surgery, and learns that he owes his life to a drag queen. He has the option to embrace diversity or to continue living in fear.
Plot[edit]
Hank (Jim Belushi) is afraid of the way that society is changing. When he suffers a heart attack, he gets a transplant from a Puerto Rican drag queen.
Cast[edit]
- Jim Belushi as Hank
- Virginia Madsen as Deena
- Kathy Najimy as Ruthie
- Aimee Teegarden as Josie
- Cody Horn as Teddy
- Dawn Olivieri as Laurie
- Eduardo Yáñez as Cousin David
- Gloria Estefan as Dr. Farjado
- William Levy as Carlos
- Mauricio Sanchez as Corky
- Roberto Escobar as Tio Ruben
Production[edit]
The film was shot in Miami.[3][4]
Release[edit]
A Change of Heart premiered on March 10, 2017, at the Miami International Film Festival. It premiered in Europe at the 2017 Parool Film Fest in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It has never been released theatrically or on home video/streaming.
References[edit]
- ^ Lee, Ashley (8 February 2017). "Jim Belushi, Gloria Estefan Take on Dancing and Diversity in 'A Change of Heart' Trailer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ^ Swartz, Tracy (14 February 2017). "Watch Jim Belushi don fishnet stockings in 'A Change of Heart' trailer". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ^ Rodriguez, Rene (26 January 2017). "Here's what's playing at the 2017 Miami Film Festival". Miami Herald. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ^ Espiritu, Sarah (27 January 2017). "Miami Film Fest Announces 2017 Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
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