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Summer of '67

Name: Summer of '67
Director: Sharon Wilharm
Released: 2018
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2018

Director

Sharon Wilharm

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Summer of '67 reimagines a historical war drama through the lens of domestic life. By focusing on the emotional journeys of women such as Milly, Kate, and Ruby Mae, the film steers clear of the usual male-centric combat narratives. The production showcases a multi-ethnic view of the era, offering a richer perspective on the American social landscape during the Vietnam War. However, the film adheres to traditional romantic structures and lacks LGBTQ+ and disability representation, limiting its portrayal of the era's social changes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Summer of '67 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on heterosexual relationships. There is no depiction of same-sex intimacy or non-conforming gender identities.

How does Summer of '67 portray gender?

Good

The film highlights the resilience and autonomy of women left behind, shifting attention away from soldiers. It emphasizes the psychological strength of the female protagonists.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Summer of '67?

Fair

The cast includes a variety of ethnicities, reflecting a more integrated society of the 1960s compared to many period pieces. The inclusion of diverse romantic pairings adds complexity to the social fabric.

How does Summer of '67 represent religion and culture?

Good

The story examines the conflict between traditional domestic life and the emerging hippie movement. It critiques how military service disrupts established social norms and family structures.

Does Summer of '67 include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

Highlights the emotional resilience and autonomy of women, shifting focus from combat narratives.
Features a diverse cast reflecting the multi-ethnic nature of 1960s America.
Explores the tension between traditional social norms and the emerging counterculture.

Limited or Absent

Depicts conventional heterosexual relationships without LGBTQ+ visibility.
Does not include characters navigating physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Based on real life events, Summer of '67 brings to life the turbulent times of the sixties and the struggles faced by the men and women impacted by the Vietnam War. Young wife and mother Milly (Rachel Schrey) is forced to live with her mother-in-law while her husband Gerald (Cameron Gilliam) is away on the USS Forrestal. Kate (Bethany Davenport) must choose between Peter (Christopher Dalton) her high school sweetheart and Van (Sam Brooks) her new hippie boyfriend. Ruby Mae (Sharonne Lanier) finally finds true love with Reggie (Jerrold Edwards) only to have him whisked away by the draft. Each woman faces the question of whether or not their man will return, and even if he does, will life as they know it ever be the same?

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