The Blimp Trap

The Blimp Trap

Movie |

Mentally Handicapped Child | 1970s

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  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): Shawn Welling
  • Cast(s): Isabella Blake-Thomas, Bob Boudreaux, Blaze Tucker
  • Duration: 45min
  • Award(s): Film Festival 2016 (Won) Awards List
  • Story:
    Nine-year-old Harwood isn't like other boys in 1977 Texas. After losing his brother in a tragic car crash, his mother takes up drinking, and Harwood finds comfort in his best friend -- fellow-nine-year-old Billy, the mentally-handicapped girl from down the street. Together, they watch the famous blimp fly overhead, and craft a "blimp trap" to catch it for their very own. They're teased for their special game, and their friendship, until one day, something miraculous happens.
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STORY

Story
Nine-year-old Harwood isn't like other boys in 1977 Texas. After losing his brother in a tragic car crash, his mother takes up drinking, and Harwood finds comfort in his best friend -- fellow-nine-year-old Billy, the mentally-handicapped girl from down the street. Together, they watch the famous blimp fly overhead, and craft a "blimp trap" to catch it for their very own. They're teased for their special game, and their friendship, until one day, something miraculous happens.

AWARDS

Won
Film Festival Award

Best Documentary | 2016

Gold Award

Best Screenplay | 2016 | Shawn

Platinum Award

DramaticAdaptation | 2016

Gold Remi Award

Rising Star Actress | 2016 | Isabella

TRIVIA

Trivia

Although the story was originally set in the West University area of Houston, filming was moved to Kerrville, TX to be near to director Shawn Welling 's fiancée's hometown.

The concerned neighbor who yells at Harwood and Ed is played by Miriam Esther Goldman , the film's co-writer.