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Magic Beyond Words

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Magic Beyond Words
Also known asMagic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story
GenreBiography
Written byJeffrey Berman
Tony Caballero
Directed byPaul A. Kaufman
StarringPoppy Montgomery
Emily Holmes
Janet Kidder
Paul McGillion
Antonio Cupo
Andrew Kavadas
Theme music composerJeff Toyne
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
CinematographyMathias Herndl
EditorLisa Binkley
Running time90 minutes
Original release
NetworkLifetime
ReleaseJuly 18, 2011 (2011-07-18)

Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story is a made-for-TV film starring actress Poppy Montgomery. It is based on the book J.K. Rowling A Biography, by Sean Smith, detailing the journey of struggling single mother J. K. Rowling, her bid to become a published author, and her rise to fame that followed the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

The film, shot in British Columbia, Canada,[citation needed] aired on Lifetime on July 18, 2011.[1]

Cast

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Awards

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At the Canadian Screen Awards 2013, the film won in the category for Best Dramatic Mini-Series or TV Film. Poppy Montgomery was also nominated in category for Lead actress in television film or miniseries, but lost to Emily Osment.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "TV picks for July 18: 'Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story'". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 18 July 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  2. ^ Powell, W. Andrew (3 March 2013). "Winners at the 2013 Canadian Screen Awards". thegate.ca. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
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