1 October 2008
BSA Mormon Movie
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A coming-of-age film produced by a Utah-based company will appeal to anyone who is familiar with the Boy Scouts of America, says its writer, director and producer, Garrett Batty.
Titled “Scout Camp,” the film stars “High School Musical” actor Shawn Carter and LDS-film actor Kirby Heyborne. It finished production in August and will be begin the film festival circuit early 2009.
Batty, who started Three Coin Productions in 1993, said he’s been “very involved (in) and very supportive” of the LDS film genre and wanted to make his own contribution. Because the movie is not overtly LDS, he expects Scouts of all faiths will relate to “Scout Camp.”
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The film is set at Camp Rakhuta, where Carter and his troop discover that the camp’s legendary “spirit stick” has gone missing. Carter (York) takes the lead in the efforts to restore the prized stick, and Heyborne (Scoutmaster Kerry) lends his support.
Huh. Learn something new every day. I had no idea there was an LDS film genre or festival. Well, looks like I need to clean off some room in the DVD cabinet next to Down and Derby. Well, maybe we’ll wait and see how good it is first.
I wonder how this squares with not using the Scouts or their image for commercial purposes. Are all of the proceeds being donated to the BSA? This is why the movies always have somebody that you know is Scouts, but doesn’t really have their insignia or use the name. Seems true to the BSA image, though. Goodness knows we’ve had a lot of drama in the organization. Might as well put it on film!
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