Little Red Wagon

For other uses, see Little Red Wagon (disambiguation).
Little Red Wagon
A young boy tows a little red wagon under a sky with bright light at the bottom and dark clouds as the top. Text at the bottom of the poster reveals the title, production credits and rating.
Theatrical release poster
Little Red Wagon
Directed byDavid Anspaugh[3]
Screenplay byPatrick Sheane Duncan[4]
Produced by
  • Michael A. Guillen[3]
  • David Kanter[3]
Starring
CinematographyMihai Mălaimare Jr.[5]
Music byJeff Beal
Distributed byPhase 4 Films[1]
Release date
  • October 5, 2012 (2012-10-05)
[1]
Running time
104 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States[2]
BudgetUS$5 million[6]

Little Red Wagon is a 2012 docudrama directed by David Anspaugh and written by Patrick Sheane Duncan. The film stars Anna Gunn, Daveigh Chase, Frances O'Connor, and Chandler Canterbury.

Little Red Wagon covers Zach Bonner's philanthropic work as founder of the Little Red Wagon Foundation. It begins with his volunteer work gathering food and supplies for survivors in the aftermath of Hurricane Charley's carnage. The film then details his walks across the United States between 2007 and 2010 totaling 4,263 miles (6,861 km) to draw attention to the plight of homeless children. Filmed in and around Charleston, South Carolina in May 2010, Little Red Wagon cost a reported US$5 million to produce.

The film received mixed reviews. Reviewers praised it for being inspiring and making tangible how aiding the homeless significantly affects their lives for the better. Other reviewers found the film's plot too simplified, finding that aside from the sibling rivalry between Bonner and his sister, the film lacked conflict, an imperative component of a drama. They also found some parts of the film unrealistic such as the portrayal of homelessness and the managing of a non-profit organization.

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  3. ^ a b c Bonner, Zach (2012-11-01). "Chatting With a Force of Nature". betterRVing.com (Interview). Interviewed by Smith, Fred. Archived from the original on 2013-08-25. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
  4. ^ Koonse, Emma (2013-01-08). "Zach Bonner, 'Little Red Wagon' Teen". The Christian Post. Archived from the original on 2013-05-22. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
  5. ^ Weeks, Isaac (2012-10-17). "Locally filmed Little Red Wagon is a waste of time". Charleston City Paper. Archived from the original on 2012-10-19. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
  6. ^ Persall, Steve (2012-11-07). "'Little Red Wagon' showcases Valrico boy's benevolence". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on 2013-08-25. Retrieved 2013-08-24.