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OKLAHOMA PRE-RELEASE – tickets & info
Friday, June 1, 2018 (7-10pm) City Presbyterian Church (829 NW 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK)
DENVER PRE-RELEASE
Date & Location TBA
LOS ANGELES PREMIERE – tickets & info
Sunday, July 29, 2018 (3-6pm) Red carpet & doors open at 2:30pm at The Regent Theatre (1045 Broxton Ave., Los Angeles, CA) After-party and panel discussion on “How Far Is Too Far…In The Church?” with Dr. Tripp Fuller, Pastor Sarah Heath, Pastor Chris Spearman, and others – location tba.
ASHEVILLE PREMIERE – tickets & info
Friday, August 17, 2018 (7-10pm) Red carpet & doors open at 6:30pm at Habitat Brewing Co. (1174 Broadway St., Asheville, NC)
007: A Trip to Israel Opened My Eyes – Cory Hill
Cory Hill, cinematographer, sits down with Tripp Fuller to discuss the experience of searching for live fish, seeing Tripp virtually naked, and being chased by a guy with a bat – all while filming The Road to Edmond. Watch some of Cory’s other work here.
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006: From Conservative Christian to Yogini in India – Keisha Ladd
Keisha Ladd, cast as Claire, speaks with Nathanael Welch, cast as Cleo, about her journey of faith – from her conservative Christian upbringing to intensive yoga training in India. This intimate conversation will allow you to hear Keisha’s questions about faith and life and how she’s seeking to live an enlightened life. Check out Keisha’s blog at www.road-to-ananda.com.
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005: Is Your Doctrine Getting in the Way of Following Jesus? – Tripp Fuller
Tripp Fuller, cast as Larry, speaks with David Trotter, producer and director, about how doctrines (and a paycheck) often hold pastors back from asking tough questions and going public with their convictions. Tripp also shares about the child-like joy of his faith, getting tossed off an extra-large horse named Contessa, and his hopes for the film.
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004: The Year of Yes – Kat Houser
Nathanael Welch, cast as Cleo, hears from Kat Houser about her “year of yes” and how that led her to answer a Facebook call for extras in the film. She shares about being an extra in the wedding scene and and then roped into a speaking role at the last minute when another actor became ill. Little did she know that she’d be revealing her stomach, smoking a cig, and picking up on a dude (aka Cleo).
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003: Asking Different Questions Altogether – Nathanael Welch (aka Cleo)
Nathanael Welch, cast as Cleo, talks with David Trotter, producer and director, about faith, sexuality, and the highs and lows of filming The Road to Edmond. David broaches the subjects of heaven, hell, and homosexuality, and Nathanael shares his process of asking different questions altogether – fueled at an early age by his relationship with his brother who has a severe intellectual disability.
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002: One Wedding, Two Brides – Sarah Reeve and Crystal Chandler
David Trotter, producer and director of The Road to Edmond, interviews Sarah Reeve and Crystal Chandler, cast as “brides” in the film. Sarah shares about her experience of coming out to long-time friends at church and how their reaction deepened her faith in God. They both recount the experience of filming the wedding scene and share their hopes for those who watch the movie.
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001: Why We’re Making “The Road to Edmond”
Tripp Fuller of Homebrewed Christianity and David Trotter, producer and director of The Road to Edmond, discuss the “why” behind the film. Trotter shares his history of growing up in a conservative home as well as pastoring for over a decade in evangelical churches. Learn why The Road to Edmond is called a provocative film that questions faith, sexuality, and Jesus.
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Volunteer Extras Need for Denver Filming – August 20, 2017
The Road to Edmond begins filming in Denver, CO, on Sunday, August 20, 2017 (2-9pm) and one of our first scenes is a same-sex wedding and reception at a local church. Would you like to be an extra in the film?
- Arrive at 2pm and wrap up by 9pm. Location TBA.
- Pizza dinner provided with free beer from local breweries.
- Sit in the audience during the wedding and be party of the reception.
- Hang out with Tripp Fuller, Nathanael Welch, and the crew, and have a blast!
- Wedding attire required. Men must wear shirt & tie with optional jacket, and ladies are asked to wear a dress or nice blouse and skirt/slacks. No jeans please.
- Your name will appear in the film credits.
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Tripp Fuller
cast as “Larry”
TRIPP FULLER is a competitive home brewer and theology nerd as well as the founder of Homebrewed Christianity, a popular progressive theology podcast and website that garners over 50,000 listens per month. He recently completed his Ph.D. in Philosophy, Religion, and Theology at Claremont Graduate University, and his first book in a ten volume series is entitled “Homebrewed Christianity Guide to Jesus: Liar Lunatic, Lord or Just Freaking Awesome”.
Nathanael Welch
cast as “Cleo”
NATHANAEL WELCH is the founder of Different United, a non-profit creating communities for people with and without disabilities through art and photography. He is also an accomplished musician – oboe, guitar, drums, bass, accordion, banjo, etc.
David Trotter
Director / Producer
DAVID TROTTER is a writer, producer, and director leading “The Road to Edmond” team. Previously, he has produced and directed three award-winning documentaries including Set Free Posse: Jesus Freaks, Biker Gang, or Christian Cult?, In Plain Sight: Stories of Hope and Freedom, and Mother India: Life Through the Eyes of the Orphan, and he is also the author of numerous books. David lives with his wife of 23 years, Laura, and their two teenagers in Newport Beach, California.
Louis Baker
Executive Producer
LOUIS BAKER is passionate about telling stories through film, photography, design, and music. He is the Founder and CEO of Creative Property Group, a real estate agency focused on inspirational environments in southern California, as well as Live2Nest, a consultancy empowering owners of multi-tenant properties to increase value through creativity and culture. Louis is the founder of Fatherless Unite, which helps kids turn a negative into a positive through sports, art, and music, and he is the author of “A Total Life: Four Timeless Principles”.
Cory Hill
Cinematographer
CORY HILL is the owner of Cory K. Hill Productions and has traveled extensively throughout the world to capture cinematic footage and create documentary-style videos for both for-profit and non-profit entities as well as local churches. Most recently, he served as cinematographer for “Set Free Posse: Jesus Freaks, Biker Gang, or Christian Cult?”. Cory lives with his wife, Carli, and their blind dog, Rage, in Costa Mesa, California.
George Macary
cast as “Jabez”
GEORGE MACARY is a property manager and avid eBay seller who lives in Fowler, Colorado. Originally from Maine, he is a die hard Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan, which is evident by his living room decor. If you’re ever in Fowler, you’ll probably find George zipping around from property to property on his golf cart (or riding lawn mower).
Keisha “Kiki” Ladd
cast as “Claire”
KEISHA “KIKI” LADD is a certified yoga teacher who travels as much as possible. She recently returned from a three month trip to India, which changed her life forever. She acted and modeled as a child and has recently revisited these old interests. Utilizing yoga and her BA in Psychology, SHE is passionate about helping people find healing through laughter, nature and meditation.
Kat Houser
cast as “Dawn”
KAT HOUSER is a chef, blogger, and a woodworker from Denver, CO. She’s modeled hair for 303 Magazine, been an extra for Railroad Earth in their music video for “Adding My Voice”, and made appearances in several documentaries. When she’s not in the kitchen or in the wood shop, she’s out hiking, skateboarding, or finding new places to meditate/adventure.
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Crystal Chandler & Sarah Reeve
cast as “Brides”
CRYSTAL CHANDLER is focused on marketing and graphic design by day and anything outdoors on the weekends including camping, fishing, backpacking, and rock climbing. She considers herself spiritual, but not religious, and she lives in Phoenix, Arizona.
SARAH REEVE is a Human Resources Manager who lives in Costa Mesa, California, and she enjoys yoga, running, and homebrewing kombucha. As the daughter of a pastor who suffers from depression, she’s in the process of releasing a bit of toxic religious residue. Did we mention Sarah has a 25 year old daughter and 11 year old son who she adores?