I'm not one for the discipline of posting on a regular basis, but figured I'd better get this blog kick-started. I'll begin by explaining that "The Child King" is the name of a little feature film I co-produced with my brother, Frank. It's the holiday tale of two brothers who embark on a life-changing quest to find Santa Claus at the North Pole.
The film stars Peter Johnson from Scituate, Massachusetts. Peter is a special young man who became one of the few actors in cinema history with Down syndrome to star in a feature motion picture.
All of my profits from the movie support The Child King Foundation which grants money to individuals and organizations that advocate for the intellectually disabled. This year (December, 2009) we are giving out thousands of dollars in grants and that makes everyone associated with "The Child King" feel pretty darn good!
If you'd like to spread the word about our little movie and the worthy cause it supports, "The Child King" website can be found at http://www.thechildking.com. The foundation home page is located at http://www.childkingfoundation.org.
Thanks for stopping by... and all the best to you and yours!
Jeff
About Me
- The Child King
- I am a graduate of the University of Maine, working as a special agent and group supervisor at the Boston field office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). For fifteen years I was a member of the Bureau's Special Response Team (SWAT) and it was during this time that I developed my passion for writing and the story of The Child King was born. While The Child King is my first ever produced screenplay, it is the third producing collaboration with my brother, Frank. My inspiration for the story of The Child King comes from a life long advocacy for those with intellectual disabilities. Among the many Down syndrome causes I support are the Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. I am the father of two children and reside on the Massachusetts South Shore. You can contact me at: jeff.kerr at thechildking.com
