The LDS-themed movie Once I Was a Beehive opens in theaters in Utah today and nationwide in September. This is a movie about girls camp, based on thousands of true stories. It was created by the producers of The Saratov Approach.
I screened it last night, and found it to be entertaining and inspiring. Yes, it’s a little cheesy in parts, but it is well made. It is good, clean fun suitable for the whole family. It has lots of heart and is well worth seeing in a theater. Don’t wait for it to come out on DVD.
Background
Maclain Nelson both acted in and produced the movie The Saratov Approach. About two years ago, shortly after the release of The Saratov Approach, Maclain and some close friends developed an idea for a new movie. They decided that the thousands of true (and untold) stories about the magic of girls camp should make their way to the silver screen and be shared with the world.
Why Support this Movie
This little movie is up against Hollywood blockbusters. They don’t have millions of dollars for an advertising campaign, but what they do have is great Latter-day Saints who have a passion for promoting uplifting entertainment. A strong turnout during the opening week in theaters will ensure that people get to see this movie nationwide. Go see it in a theater for the full experience and to support quality LDS film making.
Utah Showings
Opening weekend for Utah is August 14-17. See a full list of Utah theaters.
National Showings
It opens nationally in September. If you don’t see your city on the list, use the “Demand It” function to request it in a theater in your city.
Here is a preview of the movie:
10 Easy Things You Can Do to Help Spread the Word
- Like the Once I Was a Beehive Facebook page.
- RSVP to the opening week Facebook event.
- Invite your friends and family to the opening week Facebook event.
- Share one of their Facebook photos, videos, or posts (using the hashtag #OnceIWasABeehive).
- Download their Facebook cover image and upload it to your Facebook profile this week.
- Forward this email to friends you think would be interested.
- Tweet about @OnceIWasaBhive.
- Instagram: Download the 15-second mini trailer and post it to Instagram. (Tag it @OnceIWasaBhive and #OnceIWasABeehive.)
- Get tickets to see the movie August 14-17. Click here to find a theater playing the movie.
- Invite your friends to see the movie with you. Many young women’s groups and men’s groups are going together. Call 801-304-4551 for group ticketing.
If you like the theme song “Together,” you can download the MP3 and sheet music here for free.
Here’s an additional sneak peek of the movie:
I saw the previews for this movie clear back in May or June. I have wanted to purchase the DVD ever since. I wished that I had the privilege to hit the movie theater when it came out, but I live in an area that may not even bring it to a theater. For this reason I have waited patiently for August to come so I could purchase it on DVD. When trying to find a release date I can’t. Could you please let me know the release date. I really do want to see it, but am not privileged to live in Utah where these movies automatically go to the theater.
Peggy,
I haven’t seen a release date yet for the DVD. You could follow their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OnceIWasaBeehive?fref=ts or their website at http://www.girlscampmovie.com/ to find out. Their website lets you sign up to get updates.
Larry
The DVD is available at Deseret Book. See https://deseretbook.com/p/dvd-once-i-was-a-beehive?variant_id=125032-dvd
I have been searching and searching for the sheet music of Together from Once I was Beehive. Please where can i get it.