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    James Haven, father Jon Voight promote Texas film

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jon Voight helped his son James Haven on Wednesday to promote a new inspirational film about a Texan who lost everything because of alcoholism, but eventually redeemed himself, built a successful business and now dedicates himself to promoting education.

    The independent production called "Deep in the Heart of Texas" is based on the true story of Dick Wallrath. He overcame alcoholism to reunite with his family, build a successful ranching business and then support college scholarships for rural kids through 4H and Future Farmers of America. Wallrath has made record-setting bids on best-in-show livestock at 4H and FFA events across the state.

    The story focuses on Wallrath reconciling with his children after years of estrangement, something Haven and his father experienced. Haven and his older sister, actress Angelina Jolie, were raised by their mother after their parents divorced.

    On Wednesday, Haven refused to talk about reconciling with Voight, but said he was inspired by the people portrayed in the film. Jon Gries plays Wallrath and Haven plays his daughter's boyfriend, Gary, at the time that Wallrath is trying to win his family's trust again.

    "I was very blessed to meet the real Gary and the real Alexander, who is their son. It was an honor because it is the first time I've ever played anybody who's real; I've played a lot of fictional creations," Haven said. "Anytime you have the opportunity to do any kind of story that is based on a true story, I think those are the most inspirational."

    Christopher Cain directed Haven in "Deep in the Heart." He also directed Voight and Gries in the 2007 film "September Dawn," about the killing of 120 unarmed Arkansas pioneers by Mormon settlers in Utah in 1857.

    Voight said he was impressed with the new film, and his son's acting in it.

    "I think there is something very appealing in it, and I think that is because of the actors," Voight said.

    The film's world premiere was in Austin on Wednesday night.

     

    23 comments

    • Judy  •  Green Bay, Wisconsin  •  3 mths ago
      You can tell Angelina is his sister. Similar face and tallness and dimples. They look nothing like their dad
    • Mary  •  3 mths ago
      goodluck
    • Jhenna  •  Los Angeles, California  •  3 mths ago
      Good for him and wish him the very best.
    • Sally  •  Conroe, Texas  •  3 mths ago
      GREAT!!!!!!
    • abm  •  Centro, Mexico  •  3 mths ago
      some families have more issues than others...
    • May Pang Ping Pong  •  3 mths ago
      I could kiss him ... but I won't
    • Blue  •  3 mths ago
      Good for him. Look forward to seeing it
    • Jackson  •  Tucson, Arizona  •  3 mths ago
      Sounds like a good film.....
    • Lisa G  •  Dallas, Texas  •  3 mths ago
      James looks really uncomfortable. I think he has hives on his neck. That happens to me when I'm super stressed/anxious. I hope his film does well. He seems like a good guy. LOVE Angelina.
    • BlueMan  •  Sacramento, California  •  3 mths ago
      Sounds very interesting. Am glad to see Mr. Voight having good relations with his children.
    • H.Busch  •  3 mths ago
      Did he get his car back from George Costanza yet ?
    • C  •  Los Angeles, California  •  3 mths ago
      Hmmm, the body language on James Haven is not favorable to his own father. Issues? Let them go and move on dude!
    • Melissa  •  3 mths ago
      This is the brother who Frenched kissed his sister the night she won the Oscar. Creepy.
    • Poppins  •  Lake Havasu City, Arizona  •  3 mths ago
      There was NO french kiss...jeese...plzzz...just a peck on the mouth. Isn't Haven gay?
    • Susan  •  Sterling, Massachusetts  •  3 mths ago
      Personally, I wouldn't support any financial endeavor which involves Jon Voight. All of his profit would, no doubt, be going to support a brainless republican for president.
      • Denise 3 mths ago
        probably because there are far too many brainless democrats
      • Charity 3 mths ago
        Good remark Denise! The DAMicrats are the reason so many millions lost homes and our gas has gone up 83% since NObama took control and it will only get worse until Republicans take back our country!
    • Mary W  •  3 mths ago
      Dear God, the horrible things strangers will say about a celebrity, huh? And you don't have a clue if its true or not, do you? Yuck! You public make me sick!!! You're sickening, public, to say those things if you don't know for sure. Even tho' she is a stupid mess. Incest? Don't say it if you don't know for sure. That makes YOU sickening.
    • lady J.  •  Indianapolis, Indiana  •  3 mths ago
      isnt he the one that is as gay as gay can get...
    • Intelligentdare  •  New York, New York  •  3 mths ago
      a Texan, i smell rotten fish
      • StarZenIz 3 mths ago
        A New Yorker I smell an #$%$
    • Larry  •  Durham, California  •  3 mths ago
      Voight would be better off =&%#!
    • Jayden  •  Fort Lauderdale, Florida  •  3 mths ago
      I bet he m-olested Angelina and that is why she is so weird.
      • BlueMan 3 mths ago
        And just how many have you molested? Your picture doesn't look like you would be particular in who you did.
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