An alcoholic man refocuses himself on putting kids through college via 4H and FFA scholarship donations. Guiding him is a spiritual figure he calls "The Bearded Man".
Deep in the Heart (2012) Online
An alcoholic Texan who nearly destroyed his life with liquor seeks a second chance to turn his life around, and repair his relationship with his family in this biopic centered on the life of noted Texas 4-H and FFA contributor Richard Wallrath. His life destroyed by alcohol, Dick (Jon Gries) struggles to remain sober with the guidance of an enigmatic bearded figure (Val Kilmer) whose wisdom instills him with the strength to launch his own business. As Dick becomes more successful, he commits himself to providing educational scholarships to children in Texas 4-H and FFA.
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
 | Jon Gries | - | Dick Wallrath |
 | Elaine Hendrix | - | Patsy |
 | Val Kilmer | - | The Bearded Man |
 | Rheagan Wallace | - | Deede |
 | James Haven | - | Gary |
 | Donny Boaz | - | Danny |
 | Katherine Willis | - | Bettie |
 | Tara Hazlewood | - | Pam |
 | D.B. Sweeney | - | Michael |
 | Beau Smith | - | Andy Vavra |
 | Mike Kimmel | - | Ralph |
 | Jennifer Griffin | - | Ruth |
 | Zach Irsik | - | Michael - 15 yrs old |
 | Brayden Whisenhunt | - | Danny 13 Yrs Old |
 | Jenni Tooley | - | Carol |
Chosen by the Austin Film Festival as one of the 5 "must see" films at the 2011 festival.