Audrey's Children

Audrey's Children
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAmi Canaan Mann
Written byJulia Fisher Farbman
Produced by
  • Michael A. Helfant
  • Bradley Gallo
  • Julia Fisher Farbman
Starring
CinematographyJon Keng
Edited byMatthew Ramsey
Music byGenevieve Vincent
Production
companies
Distributed byBlue Harbor Entertainment
Release dates
  • June 2024 (2024-06) (Tribeca)[1]
  • March 28, 2025 (2025-03-28) (United States)[2]
Running time
110 minutes[3]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Audrey's Children is a 2024 American biographical drama film directed by Ami Canaan Mann and written by Julia Fisher Farbman. Natalie Dormer stars as healthcare pioneer and Ronald McDonald House Charities co-founder Dr. Audrey Evans, who served as Chief of Pediatric Oncology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Jimmi Simpson, Brandon Micheal Hall, Julianna Layne, and Clancy Brown co-star.

Audrey's Children premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Festival, and was released in the United States on March 28, 2025, by Blue Harbor Entertainment.

Premise

Audrey Evans was a British-born American pediatric oncologist who revolutionized treatment for neuroblastoma, a deadly form of pediatric nerve cancer, from which 90% of patients died in 1970. She also co-founded the Ronald McDonald House Charities, an organization which went on to provide housing support to millions of people across the world. However, as a strong-willed woman, she was considered unconventional and idiosyncratic, and her nature clashed with hospital leaders.[4]

Cast

Production

Ami Canaan Mann was announced as director of the biopic in May 2022. The script is from Julia Fisher Farbman based on years of research and conversations with Dr Evans herself, who reportedly supported the film. Farbman had, in 2016, profiled Evans for the Amazon Prime series Modern Hero Farbman also acts as producer alongside Bradley Gallo and Michael Helfant for Amasia Entertainment.[5]

Casting

In July 2022, Natalie Dormer was cast in the lead role for the film.[6] In September 2022, Clancy Brown, Brandon Micheal Hall, Jimmi Simpson and Evelyn Giovine were added to the cast.[7]

Filming

In September 2022, principal photography was scheduled for locations in Philadelphia.[8] Filming locations included Center City.[9] Filming had wrapped prior to the end of November 2022.[10][11]

Release

The film was expected to have a 2023 release, but premiered October 20, 2024 at the Philadelphia Film Festival.[12][13] It opened in theaters on March 28, 2025.[14]

References

  1. ^ Richlin, Harrison (June 13, 2024). "2024 Tribeca Winners Unveiled: 'Griffin in Summer' and 'Hacking Hate' Take Top Prizes". indiewire.com. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  2. ^ Coates, Lauren (February 7, 2025). "Blue Harbor Acquires U.S. Distribution Rights to Historical Biopic 'Audrey's Children' (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on March 18, 2025. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  3. ^ "AUDREY'S CHILDREN". Philadelphia Film Society. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  4. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 20, 2021). "Sarah Megan Thomas Signs On To Direct Biographical Drama Feature 'Audrey's Children' About Ronald McDonald House Co-Founder". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  5. ^ Grobar, Matt (May 4, 2022). "Ami Canaan Mann To Direct Biopic 'Audrey's Children' On Healthcare Hero, Ronald McDonald House Charities Co-Founder Dr. Audrey Evans". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  6. ^ Jones, Tamera (July 14, 2022). "'Game of Thrones' Natalie Dormer to Lead Upcoming Biopic 'Audrey's Children'". Collider. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  7. ^ Grobar, Matt (September 12, 2022). "Jimmi Simpson & Clancy Brown Among Latest Additions To Healthcare Hero Biopic 'Audrey's Children' From Director Ami Canaan Mann". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  8. ^ Grobar, Matt (July 14, 2022). "Game Of Thrones' Natalie Dormer To Star In Ami Canaan Mann's Healthcare Hero Biopic 'Audrey's Children' For Amasia & Resonate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  9. ^ "NEW MOVIE WITH "HUNGER GAMES" STAR NATALIE DORMER FILMING IN CENTER CITY". 6abc.com. September 18, 2022. Archived from the original on July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  10. ^ Grobar, Matt (February 15, 2023). "Search Party's Brandon Micheal Hall Signs With Artists First". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  11. ^ Washington, Ukee (November 15, 2022). ""Audrey's Children" highlights Philadelphia trailblazer". cbsnews. Archived from the original on July 3, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  12. ^ Tanenbaum, Michael (September 24, 2022). "Dr. Audrey Evans biopic tells story of groundbreaking CHOP physician and Ronald McDonald House co-founder". Philly Voice. Archived from the original on July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  13. ^ Cohen, Lily (October 25, 2024). "Philly Film Fest will again screen film on Dr. Audrey Evans, CHOP oncologist". WHYY. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
  14. ^ Johnson, Richard (March 30, 2025). "Audrey's Children". New York Daily News. New York, New York. p. 21. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
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