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5-25-77 is a coming of age film written and directed by Patrick Read Johnson and produced by Fred Roos and Gary Kurtz.

5-25-77
Directed byPatrick Read Johnson
Written byPatrick Read Johnson
Produced by
  • Leigh Jones
  • Fred Roos
  • William Holmes
  • Gary Kurtz
  • Peter Bowers
Starring
Cinematography
  • David Blood
  • Ken Seng
Edited by
  • Alain K. Blair
  • Kat Thomas
  • Alex Creager
Music by
Production
companies
  • Moonwatcher Inc.
  • Sparta Entertainment
  • Filmio Original Pictures
  • MVD Entertainment
Release date
2022
Running time
132 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot


It stars John Francis Daley as a teenage filmmaker living in Wadsworth, Illinois, and his excitement for the premiere of Star Wars on May 25, 1977.[1]


Production


Johnson began funding the project in 2001 and filming took place from 2004 to 2006. Additional shots and special effects were filmed in 2015, 2016, and over the next six years, making the films production span a total of 18 years.

The film was first known as 5-25-77; the title was then changed to '77. In 2012, the title was reverted to 5-25-77.[2]


Release


The film had its official premiere on May 22, 2017, at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, Illinois. A short theatrical run followed.[3] On December 25, 2020, its director announced on both his Facebook and Twitter that 5-25-77 would be available to stream, buy, and see in select theaters on May 25, 2021. It was soon delayed from that date. On May 25, 2022, MVD Entertainment announced that they had acquired the worldwide rights to the movie and that it would be finally released in Fall 2022.[4]

The final cut of the movie debuted at the Skyline Indie Film Fest in Winchester, Virginia on September 8, 2022, then made its L.A. debut at the DTLA Film Festival a week later on September 15 before debuting on 100 screens a week later on September 23. More theaters across the country are expected to get it at some point in the coming weeks before becoming available on DVD and Blu-Ray on November 22, 2022.


References


  1. DeMara, Bruce (15 February 2013). "Star Wars-inspired 5-25-77 a long, long time in the making: Director Patrick Read Johnson brings his nearly finished love letter to his own idealistic filmmaking youth to TIFF's Next Wave Festival". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  2. "Wadsworth director has new hope for 'Star Wars' flick - PhotoGallery - Lake County News-Sun". Newssun.suntimes.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  3. Moran, Dan (23 May 2017). "'5-25-77' earns its long-sought moment in the spotlight". Chicago Tribune.
  4. Grober, Matt (25 May 2022). "MVD Entertainment Group Acquires 'Star Wars'-Themed Coming-Of-Age Comedy '5-25-77' Starring John Francis Daley – First Look". Deadline.






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