Ping Pong Summer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ping Pong Summer |
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| Directed by | Michael Tully |
| Produced by | Jeffrey Allard Brooke Bernard Michael Gottwald Lori Krein Billy Peterson George Rush Ryan Zacarias |
| Written by | Michael Tully |
| Starring | Susan Sarandon John Hannah Lea Thompson Amy Sedaris Robert Longstreet Marcello Conte |
| Music by | Michael Montes |
| Cinematography | Wyatt Garfield |
| Editing by | Marc Vives |
| Studio | Compass Entertainment Epic Match Media Indie Entertainment Nomadic Independence Pictures |
| Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures Millennium Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | January 18, 2014 (Sundance) June 6, 2014 (United States) |
| Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.5 million |
| Money made | $52,909 |
Ping Pong Summer is a funny American movie from 2014. It's about a young person growing up, also called a coming-of-age story. The film was written and directed by Michael Tully. It first showed at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2014.
Later, a company called Gravitas Ventures helped share the movie. They released it in movie theaters and for people to watch online starting June 6, 2014. Another company, Millennium Entertainment, handled the release for people to watch at home.
About the Movie
Ping Pong Summer is a comedy that takes you back to the year 1985. It's a fun story about a teenager's summer adventures. The movie was made by director Michael Tully. It first premiered, meaning it was shown for the very first time, at the famous Sundance Film Festival. This festival is a big event where many new independent films are introduced.
After its first showing, the movie became available to a wider audience. You could watch it in cinemas or through "video on demand," which means you could pay to watch it online. Later, it was released for people to buy and watch at home.
The Story of Rad Miracle
The movie follows a 13-year-old boy named Rad Miracle. In the summer of 1985, Rad goes on vacation with his family to Ocean City, Maryland. This summer is full of new experiences for him.
Rad is really into ping pong. During his vacation, he finds someone who helps him get even better at the game. This person becomes a mentor, guiding him in his favorite sport. The film shows all the exciting and sometimes awkward things that happen when you're a teenager experiencing a summer of firsts.
Awards and Recognition
Ping Pong Summer was shown at the 2014 Sarasota Film Festival. At this festival, the movie won a special prize. It received the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature Film. This award means that people who watched the movie at the festival liked it the most. It's a way for the audience to vote for their favorite film.
