of their game, and it's a tribute to Hawn that they are." He concluded his review with, "Hawn displays an impressive knack for imagery, and for allowing her cast the freedom to shine." Steven Linan of the Los Angeles Times noted that Hawn "has the distinct advantage of working with a very good cast." Scott D. Pierce of Deseret News stated that "Hope is very nicely mounted, with plenty of money thrown into the production." Chris Kaltenbach of The Baltimore Sun called the film "a quiet, thoughtful, well-acted piece of work filled with what its title suggests." Awards and nominations References External links 1997 films 1997 drama films 1997 television films 1990s historical drama films American historical drama films Civil rights movement in television American drama television films Films about families Films about racism in the United States Films about the Cuban Missile Crisis Films scored by Steve Porcaro Films set in 1962 Films set in Mississippi Films shot in Texas Historical television films Films about mother–daughter relationships TNT Network original films 1990s English-language films 1990s American films