Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story

Director: Paul A. Kaufman Paul A. Kaufman

Overview

This feature dramatizes the amazing journey of British author J.K. Rowling, from her humble beginnings as a financially struggling single mother, to the phenomenal success of the Harry Potter book series. The picture explores Rowling's rocky first marriage (which ultimately ended in divorce) and the difficulties she faced in finding a publisher for the very books that would eventually take the literary world by storm.

Product Details

Release Date:	10/18/2011
UPC:	0733961253887
Original Release:	2011
Source:	A&E Home Video
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language:	English
Time:	1:30:00

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Poppy Montgomery	J. K. Rowling
Madison Desjarlais	Joanne Rowling (age 17)
Aislyn Watson	Joanne Rowling (age 8)
Antonio Cupo	Jorge
Emily Holmes	Diane Rowling
Sarah Desjardins	Diane Rowling (ages 13-15)
Janet Kidder	Anne Rowling
Andy Maton	Christopher Little
Marie West	Aine
Lisa Norton	Jill
Paul McGillion	Pete Rowling
Christine Chatelain	Bryony
Wesley MacInnes	Sean
Patti Allan	Mrs. Morgan
Greigh Laschuk	Dr. Neil Murray
J.K. Rowling	Actor
Andrew Kavadas	le professeur Nettleship
Evan Bird	Ian Potter
Gina Stockdale	Trolley Lady
Kirsten Slenning	la jeune mère
Charles Jarman	Amnesty International Supervisor
Glynis Davies	Case Worker
Kirsten Robek	Manager
Loretta Walsh	Dark-Haired Mother
Jacqui Kaese	Bookstore Clerk
Eliza Faria	Diane Rowling (6)
Jeff Toyne	Composer

Technical Credits

Jeffrey Berman

Tony Caballero

Karine Martin	Executive Producer
Jean-Francois Doray	Executive Producer
Louis-Simon Menard	Executive Producer
Orly Adelson	Executive Producer
Jonathan Eskenas	Executive Producer
P. Jayakumar	Executive Producer
Steve Stabler	Executive Producer,Executive Producer
R.J. Gilbert	Producer,Producer
Jeffrey Berman	Screenwriter
Tony Caballero	Screenwriter
Jackie Lind	Casting
Tim Archer	Sound Effects
Randy Kiss	Sound Effects
Scott C. Kolden	Sound Effects
Paul Kaufman	Director,Executive Producer