Trek: The Movie
Trek: The Movie is a 2018 comedy film. It was written and produced by David Howard (Galaxy Quest) and directed by Alan Peterson. The film is distributed by Excel Entertainment Group--the distributors of 17 Miracles, The Work and the Glory, and The Cokeville Miracle.[1]
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| Directed by | Alan Peterson |
| Produced by | David Howard Alan Peterson |
| Written by | David Howard Jongiorgi Enos |
| Starring | Austin Grant Joel Bishop Stefania Barr Clint Pulver Ryan Mitchel Brown |
| Music by | Peter Murray |
| Distributed by | Purdie Distribution Excel Entertainment Group |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Language | English |
The film with a runtime of 120 mins follows a young Mormon teenager named Tom and his friends on their handcart journey. Along the way they try to smuggle in unsanctioned food, battle sibling rivalry, encounter a "special ops" Young Men's leader, match wits with a twinkie-loving skunk, and ponder doctrinal brain teasers like, "Do general Authorities go to PG-13 movies?" But, when they encounter unexpected trouble, their faith is tested much like their pioneer ancestors. The film depicts "Trek" as a sort of Mormon rite of passage.[2]
Cast
The cast includes Joel Bishop (Saints and Soldiers), Clint Pulver (Saturday's Warrior), and Ali Durham (12 Gifts of Christmas).[3]
- Austin Grant - Tom Jensen
- Joel Bishop - Bob Pratt
- Stefania Barr - Anna McDowell
- Clint Pulver - Brad
- Ryan Brown - Sterling Bennett
- Spencer Loftus - Bobby Murray
- Avery Pizzutoo - Susan
- Spencer Marsh - Lehi Johnson
- Duy Beck - White Water Rafter
- Michael Behrens - Jesse Crabbe
- T.J. Bishop - Bonfire Dancer #4
- Chris Equizabal - Mike Sandoval
- Bill Gillane - Grandpa
- Caden Gregoire - Kent Pratt
- Devin Hansen - Youth Leader
- Emily McLean - Washtub Bass Player
- Eric Millward - Trek Pa
- Cathy Tidwell - Trek Ma
- Allie Rae Treharne - Lisa
- AmberLee Wilson - Amanda Peterson
Music
The film includes music from local Utah bands including Shrink the Giant.[3]
See also
References
- Christensen, Danielle (3 April 2018). "Why 'Trek: The Movie' almost didn't get past the screenplay". Deseret News. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- Lane, Rebecca (6 April 2018). "Creating 'Trek: The Movie' Was A Trek Of Its Own Spanning Over A Decade". UtahValley360. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- Harris, Sarah (4 April 2018). "'Trek: The Movie' depicts triumphs, trials of classic LDS pioneer activity". The Daily Herald. Retrieved 23 February 2020.