Lost & Found in Cleveland: A Heartwarming Holiday Film for All Generations

“America has only three cities: New York, San Francisco and New Orleans. Everywhere else is Cleveland.” – Tennessee Williams

Welcome to Lost and Found in Cleveland!

We’re thrilled to spotlight this heartwarming, character-driven film featuring a stellar cast—Martin Sheen, June Squibb, and Dennis Haysbert—that explores universal themes of memory, connection, and rediscovery.

While the story is set in Cleveland, its emotional resonance stretches far beyond the city limits. With narratives that touch on nostalgia, community, and the things we hold dear, this film offers the perfect springboard for book-club-style discussions. By featuring this independent film, you can give your patrons a fresh cultural experience, spark meaningful conversation, and support diverse voices in cinema.

Film Details:

Release Date: In theaters only, November 7
Synopsis: This holiday season, it’s what’s inside that counts. Lost & Found in Cleveland offers a slice-of-life look at the American Dream over 24 hours, following five very different people whose lives intertwine when America’s favorite televised antiques appraisal show comes to Cleveland.

Promotional Assets: To help you share the magic of the film, we’ve created the following assets.

• The Lost and Found in Cleveland Marketing Kit (checkout the Partnership section) which includes digital and print materials along with social media post copy!
• Check out the Lost & Found in Cleveland landing page where you can share details about the film with your community along with access to a wonderful list of readalikes featuring titles like The Road To Tender Hearts, Good Dirt, Hidden Riches and so much more. Plus, there’s a fun interactive quiz for your patrons to discover their lost and found readalike!

Programming Ideas:

• Host a mini–Antique Road Show type of event, where patrons bring in their antiques to tell their story and share with others. Raffle off a ticket to the film!
• Ask patrons to see the film in theaters and then facilitate a discussion about the themes—memory, family, rediscovery, or connection to place.
• For Cleveland based libraries: Create a mini-exhibit of photos or artifacts highlighting Cleveland landmarks or history mentioned in the film. Encourage patrons to share their own Cleveland “lost and found” stories, or memories tied to city landmarks.
• Host a social media contest where patrons post a Cleveland-themed photo or story inspired by the film, using a library hashtag.

With its heartfelt performances and universal themes of memory and connection, Lost and Found in Cleveland celebrates the ways we reconnect, rediscover, and remember what truly matters.