Summerspell
Summerspell is an independent film written and directed by Lina Shanklin. It premiered at the U.S. Film Festival (the precursor to Sundance) on April 1, 1983.
| Summerspell | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Lina Shanklin |
| Written by | Lina Shanklin |
| Starring | Louise Davis Edna Wisdom Vernon Lafon |
| Cinematography | Robert Elswit |
| Edited by | Gloria Whittemore |
Production company | The Group Repertory Theatre |
Release date | April 1, 1983 (U.S. Film Festival) |
Plot
The film follows as the members of a large extended family gather on the Fourth of July for a not-so-happy reunion on their California ranch right after World War II.[1]
Cast
- Louise Davis as Felda
- Edna Wisdom as Selma
- Vernon Lafon as Ruth
- Ed Wright as Grandfather Windom
- Frank Whiteman as Lowell Windom
Production
Shanklin based the script off her experiences growing up in the American Southwest.[2] She said it took her nearly four years to get the film made.[3]
References
- Thomas, Kevin (23 Sep 1999). "Eloquent Without Words". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
- London, Michael (6 Jul 1984). "Miracles at Filmex". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
- Knode, Helen (7 Mar 1985). "You've Come a Long Way…?". LA Weekly. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
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