Uncover Alabama's Holiday Movie Magic
Just In Time For The Holidays
Ayanna Shon, a Birmingham native and the owner of CBA Film Studios, directed this heartwarming flick. Set in Birmingham, "Just In Time For The Holidays" tells the story of Allen, a widowed and recently divorced father of three. Alongside parenting his children, Allen grapples with his career as a lawyer, his divorce, his grief over his first wife, and the chaos of the holiday season. As the movie progresses, Allen receives unexpected help that he desperately needs but is unsure how to ask for. Be prepared to reach for the tissues as this family comes together and heals in time for Christmas.
The film beautifully captures the essence of the holiday season and the challenges faced by families during this time. It showcases the power of love and support in helping one overcome difficult times.
One Christmas
"One Christmas" is a classic that lives up to its reputation. Based on a short story by Truman Capote and set in 1930, the story follows an eight-year-old boy named Buddy who lives a simple life in rural Alabama. His world takes a turn when he goes to New Orleans to be with his father for the holidays. His father is a con artist, and Buddy struggles to connect with him as he is focused on his schemes. However, as Christmas approaches, Buddy and his father begin to bond and move towards becoming a family.
This nostalgic film is a must-watch for those who love classic Christmas movies. It reminds us of the importance of family and the magic of the holiday season.
A Madea Christmas
Tyler Perry's beloved Madea makes her Christmas debut in this hilarious and heartwarming movie. Madea travels to the fictional town of Bucktussle, Alabama, with her niece Eileen. Eileen wants to visit her daughter Lacey for the holidays, but Lacey and her family are facing their own challenges. Lacey has not told her mother she got married, and the school she teaches at has no funds for the annual Christmas Jubilee. Once in Alabama, chaos ensues as family dynamics meet holiday stress. But the result is a movie that we can watch again and again, filled with laughter and warmth.
Madea's unique brand of humor adds an extra layer of fun to the holiday season, making this movie a standout.
Almost Christmas
Filmed in Birmingham, "Almost Christmas" is a family "dramedy" that tugs at the heartstrings. As the Meyers family gathers to celebrate their first Christmas without their mother, their father wonders if their dysfunctional family can make it through the holidays. He invites his four adult children and other family members to spend the week in their childhood home. But as the week progresses, he starts to question whether growing up means growing apart, especially without their mother to bring them together.
The movie beautifully portrays the complex dynamics within a family and the struggles they face during the holiday season. It shows how love and unity can help overcome even the toughest challenges.
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