Hoovey (2015)

In the heart of the golden Midwest, the Elliott family is the embodiment of the American dream. High school sweethearts Jeff, a dedicated firefighter, and Ruth are blessed with two lively children, a family farm, horses, and a blissful life steeped in sports and community. Their idyllic existence is shattered one winter's day when their teenage son, Eric "Hoovey" Elliott, collapses during a high school basketball practice. A shocking diagnosis reveals a brain tumor the size of an orange, threatening to extinguish Hoovey's life before it truly begins. In a harrowing race against time, surgeons perform an eight-hour operation to remove the tumor. Hoovey survives, but the life the Elliotts once knew crumbles around them. The world becomes a blur for Hoovey, who must re-learn to walk, read, and see straight, while the basketball court—a place that once held dreams—now carries the risk of a fatal blow to his fragile head. The immense medical bills start to pile up, and Jeff's firefighter salary cannot keep the family afloat. The crushing weight of debt engulfs their once vibrant dream, and their daughter Jen feels lost and forgotten amidst the turmoil. As Hoovey grapples with the loss of his dreams, a deep sadness engulfs him. The Elliotts stand on the precipice, with no one to turn to but each other and their unwavering faith. "Hoovey" is a poignant and inspiring true story about a family's refusal to surrender in the face of adversity. United by faith, love, and relentless determination, they embark on a grueling journey to rebuild their shattered lives, their farm, their dreams, and their boy. Hoovey learns to walk again, to read again, and against all odds, to dribble and shoot a basketball again. He dares to dream once more, stepping back onto the court that once threatened his life, determined to reclaim his game and the life he nearly lost.

Hoovey is a drama movie featuring Patrick Warburton.

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