Christmas in Canaan

Christmas in Canaan
Directed by	Neill Fearnley
Written by	Screenplay: Donald Davenport
Produced by	Randy Cheveldave
Starring	Billy Ray Cyrus with: Ben Cotton Emily Tennant
Cinematography	Michael Balfry
Edited by	Romald Geoffrey
Distributed by	The Hallmark Channel
Release date	December 12, 2009 (2009-12-12)
Running time	96 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Christmas in Canaan is a 2009 drama film starring country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus. The film is based around the book of the same name written by country music artist Kenny Rogers and Donald Davenport. Filming began at the end of August 2009 and finished in mid-September. It was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The film premiered on December 12, 2009 on the Hallmark Channel. It's theme song, "We'll Get By Somehow (We Always Do)" (performed by Cyrus), was made into a music video.

Plot

In the rural town of Canaan, Texas, a clash between two classmates – one, a tough farm boy, and the other, a bright bookish black boy – evolves into an unlikely friendship. The boys' families devise a plan to teach them a lesson after they fight, but it is a wounded puppy that eventually brings them together. It is amidst the magic of Christmas that the boys learn about family, hope and love despite living under the shadow of racism.

Cast

• Billy Ray Cyrus as Daniel Burton
• Ben Cotton as Buddy
• Emily Tennant as Sarah
• Jacob Blair as DJ
• Matt Ward as Rodney

See also

• Billy Ray Cyrus filmography

External links

• Christmas in Canaan at IMDb
• "We'll Get By Somehow (We Always Do)" Music Video
• Billy Ray Official Site