New Radio Interview with Filmmakers & a Surprise Guest
If you missed the original broadcast,
click here to listen to filmmakers Rob Whitehair and Pam Voth talk to Dave Lefkowitz on his weekly radio talkshow,
"Dave's Gone By," on WGBB in New York City. They are joined by a surprise call-in guest, David Weinheimer, a cast member of "The Little Red Truck" who shares his comments on what it was like to be in the film.
Listen to the interview.
Announcing Sneak Peaks of the Film! (as seen on YouTube)
We've pulled a dozen of our favorite moments from The Little Red Truck and put them all right here for you to enjoy. See one you like? Embed the video on your site and share it with your friends.
“The Little Red Truck” A Heartwarming Film for the Whole Family. Order Your DVD Today!
This uplifting story about the Missoula Children's Theatre will remind you of a time when you thought anything was possible. Watch kids blossom and grow as you witness personal tirumphs they'll carry into adulthood when they take on the improbable challenge of staging a full-scale musical in just six days. (SIX days!). Woven throughout the one-week with MCT are lessons in teamwork, trust, self-confidence, committment and acceptance. Bringing it all to light are the personal stories captured in high-definition. For Example:
- The young boy who asserts MCT helped him break free of gangs
- The blind girl who memorizes not only her lines, but those of her cast mates, feeding lines to one lost actor on stage with her
- The young girl who experiences such stage fright she conisders bowing out just moments before the curtain rises.
The DVD includes over 20 minutes of special features including:
- An exclusive interview with J.K. Simmons about how he started his acting career with Missoula Children’s Theatre
- In-depth interview with Jim Caron, co-founder of Missoula Children’s Theatre
- Rob Whitehair, the director, compares his wildlife filmmaking career to the making of “The Little Red Truck.”
- Entertaining deleted scenes
- Audio in English; Closed Captions & Spanish Subtitles throughout
Film Critics Love “The Little Red Truck!”
Read the full reviews:
“The cutest thing in the history of cuteness…a joyful portrait!”
- Nathan Lee, The New York Times
“A brilliant idea for a documentary, beautifully executed!”
- Robert Wilonsky, The Village Voice
“An inspiring look at a diverse array of youngsters introduced to the joys of stage performing...Cheerful!"
- Gary Goldstein, The Los Angeles Times
“Good for kids just beginning to express themselves; even better for their parents.”
- LA Weekly
“Good lessons and life-affirming premise”
- Parents Television Council
“A wonderful documentary…exciting and inspirational”
- Dove Foundation
Click here for more reviews
Here’s what theatre audiences are saying:
“We saw the film tonight; it was great! I laughed and then was moved to tears to see the impact that Missoula Children's Theatre has on the lives of children and youth.”
- D.H. Atlanta, GA
“I saw the movie the evening of September 5, 2008 in Seattle. The film brought me laughter and touched my heart. I definitely will purchase a DVD when it is available. Kudos to all whose creative vision and down-in-the-trenches work made the movie a reality.”
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M.R. Marysville, WA
“Went to opening day of The Little Red Truck here in Seattle and was so charmed by it's story. I was particularly impressed with the tour instructors. They are an impassioned, inspired, and very attractive group of young theatre workers. Congratulations on the film and on your long-standing accomplishment: The Missoula Children's Theatre. There was a woman in the theatre who was visibly moved by the film. I couldn't help but ask her if she was from Montana. "I'm from Canada", she replied. "It was so poignant to see the kids in that far flung town up north gobble up the goodness that is that theatre company".
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S.H., Seattle, WA
“Saw The Little Red Truck, here in Bend, last night. Wonderful!!! Couldn't have done a better job of communicating the essence of Missoula Children's Theater”—
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B.F., Bend, OR
“My family saw it on opening night here in Kalispell. Both my daughters (ages 8 and 5) weren’t quite sure about watching a “documentary” at the theater, but ended up loving it! My wife and I thought it was awesome! An extremely compelling story of the mission of MCT.”
–C.H., Kalispell, MT
“My family just got out of the movie. They LOVED it! Even my really little cousins!”
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E.B., Ann Arbor, MI
