Release Date: June 29, 2018
Writer: Sharon Wilharm
Director: Sharon Wilharm
Producer: Fred Wilharm
Stars: Rachel Schrey, Bethany Davenport, Sharonne Lanier, Cameron Gilliam, Christopher Dalton, Jerrold Edwards, Sam Brooks, Mimi Sagadin
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Based on real life events, Summer of ’67 brings to life the turbulent times of the sixties and the struggles faced by the men and women impacted by the Vietnam War. Young wife and mother Milly (Rachel Schrey) is forced to live with her mother-in-law (Mimi Sagadin) while her husband Gerald (Cameron Gilliam) is away on the USS Forrestal. Kate (Bethany Davenport) must choose between Peter (Christopher Dalton) her high school sweetheart and Van (Sam Brooks) her new hippie boyfriend. Ruby Mae (Sharonne Lanier) finally finds true love with Reggie (Jerrold Edwards) only to have him whisked away by the draft. Each woman faces the question of whether or not their man will return, and even if he does, will life as they know it ever be the same?
Summer of ’67 is based in part on writer/director Sharon Wilharm’s parents. Her dad was aboard the USS Forrestal when it caught fire on July 29, 1967. She grew up listening to her parents talking about the Vietnam War, and wanted to pass along to younger generations the experiences and sacrifices made by the men and women of the 1960’s.
Behind the Scenes
Movies for Women’s Ministry Movie Nights
Summer of ’67 – The Tour Continues
Summer of ’67 – The Music
Summer of ’67 Takes Nashville By Storm
Summer of ’67 – Countdown to Release
Mid Tenn Film Fest 2018
Summer of ’67 Hits Home With Wife of Vietnam Veteran
Summer of ’67 Military Memories
Summer of ’67 Theatrical Release
Summer of ’67 Trailer Release
A Story Behind the Story
Summer of ’67 – It’s a Wrap!
Summer of ’67 – Filming Week 4
Summer of ’67 – Filming Week Three
Summer of ’67 – Filming Week Two
Summer of ’67 Filming Day Three
Summer of ’67 Filming Day Two
Summer of ’67 – The Filming Begins
Summer of ’67 – Actor’s Workshop
Casting, Costumes, Cars, and More – Summer of ’67
Accolades
“Best Screenplay” International Christian Film Festival 2019
“Best Picture – Feature” Hollywood Divine International Film Festival 2018
“Best Lead Actress – Bethany Davenport” Hollywood Divine International Film Festival 2018
“Best Supporting Actress – Rachel Schrey” Hollywood Divine International Film Festival 2018
“Best Cinematography” Hollywood Divine International Film Festival 2018
“Best Music Score” Hollywood Divine International Film Festival 2018
“Best Feature” James Bond III Film Festival Christian Edition
“Best Lead Actress – Rachel Schrey” James Bond III Film Festival Christian Edition
“Best Supporting Actor – Jerrold Edwards” James Bond III Film Festival Christian Edition
“Best Supporting Actress – Mimi Sagadin” James Bond III Film Festival Christian Edition
“Best Set Design” James Bond III Film Festival Christian Edition
“Best Costumes” James Bond III Film Festival Christian Edition
“Best Soundtrack” Mid Tenn Film Fest 2018
“Best Lead Actress – Rachel Schrey” Mid Tenn Film Fest 2018
“Best Supporting Actress – Sharonne Lanier” Mid Tenn Film Fest 2018
“Best Director – Feature” – Peak City International Film Festival 2018
“Finalist” ICVM Crown Awards 2018
“Best Writer” Great Lakes Christian Film Festival 2018
“Best Production Design” Great Lakes Christian Film Festival 2018
“Best Lighting” Great Lakes Christian Film Festival 2018
“Nominee – Best Picture” International Christian Film Festival 2019
“Nominee – Best Director” International Christian Film Festival 2019
“Nominee – Best Soundtrack” International Christian Film Festival 2019
“Nominee – Best Director” James Bond III Film Festival Christian Edition 2018
“Nominee – Best Lead Actress – Bethany Davenport” James Bond III Film Festival Christian Edition 2018
“Nominee – Best Supporting Actor – Cameron Gilliam” James Bond III Film Festival Christian Edition 2018
“Nominee – Bet Supporting Actress – Sharonne Lanier” James Bond III Film Festival Christian Edition 2018
“Nominee – Best Director – Feature” Hollywood Divine International Film Festival 2018
“Nominee – Best Supporting Actress – Sharonne Lanier” Hollywood Divine International Film Festival 2018
“Nominee – Best Supporting Actor – Jerrold Edwards” Hollywood Divine International Film Festival 2018
“Nominee – Most Inspirational Feature” Hollywood Divine International Film Festival 2018
“Best Producers – Feature” Great Lakes Christian Film Festival 2018
“Nominee – Best Feature” Great Lakes Chrisitan Film Festival 2018
“Nominee – Best Director” Great Lakes Christian Film Festival 2018
“Finalist – Best Actress – Feature” Great Lakes Christian Film Festival 2018
“Nominee – Best Sound” Great Lakes Christian Film Festival 2018
“Finalist – Best Cinematography – Feature” Great Lakes Christian Film Festival 2018
“Official Selection” Lanett City Film Festival 2018
“Official Selection” Franklin International Independent Film Festival 2018
“Official Selection” GlennFest Film Festival 2018
“Official Selection” Bedias, Texas, Christian Film Festival 2018
“Official Selection” MayDay Film Festival 2019
“Official Selection” Cinema Soup Film Festival 2019
“Official Selection” Smoky Mountain Film Festival 2019
“Official Selection” Green Mountain Christian Film Festival 2019
SUMMER OF ’67 MOVIE TOUR
Mid Tenn Film Fest
Smyna, Tennessee
June 15 – 16
National Campers on Mission Rally
Perry, Georgia
June 19
Regal Hollywood Stadium 27
Nashville, Tennessee
June 29 – July 12
Showplace Cinemas Evansville South
Evansville, Indiana
July 27 -August 2
Great Lakes Christian Film Festival
Buffalo, New York
August 3-5<
Windy City Community Church
Chicago, Illinois
August 5
Springfield Middle School
Springfield, Tennessee
August 11
Bedias, Texas Christian Film Festival
Navasota, Texas
August 12
Country View General Baptist Church
Henderson, Kentucky
August 18
Friends Family Theater
Ypsilanti, Michigan
August 24
Pinecrest Baptist Church
Johnson City, Tennessee
August 26
Lanett City Film Festival
Lanett, Alabama
September 7-8
Historic Railpark and Train Museum
Bowling Green, Kentucky
September 8
USS Forrestal Reunion
Norfolk, Virginia
September 15
Peak City International Film Festival
Apex, North Carolina
September 20-23
Rolling Hills Community Church
Laga Vista, Texas
September 28
Hollywood Divine International Film Festival
Camp Hill, Pensylvania
October 11-12
First Baptist Church of Bratt
Century, Florida
October 13
Santa Rosa Shores Baptist Church
Gulf Breeze, Florida
October 14
Happy Trails Virginia Style Convention
Roanoke, Virginia
October 20
Macon County Junior High School
Lafayette, Tennessee
October 27
Richford First Baptist Church
Richford, Virginia
October 27
Franklin International Independent Film Festival
Franklin, Tennessee
November 1-4
Trenton Baptist Church
Trenton, Kentucky
November 4
Faith Assembly of God
Bethel, Vermont
November 3
Capitol Theatre
Lebanon, Tennessee
November 11
The Baptist Fellowship of Randolph
Randolph, Vermont
November 17
United Church of South Royalton
South Royalton, Vermont
November 18
Chillicothe Christian Films
Chillicothe, Illinois
November 19
James Bond III Film Festival Christian Edition
Springfield, Kentucky
December 7-9
International Christian Film Festival
Orlando, Florida
May 1-4, 2019
MayDay Film Festival
Evansville, Indiana
May 18, 2019
Cinema Soup Film Festival
Dekalb, Illinois
June 8, 2019
Smoky Mountain Film Festival
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
June 22, 2019