thank you
Thank you to all those who came to the premiere of 1:47 on Friday evening, and thank you to the literally hundreds of people who came out this weekend to see the film. Each of the three screenings this weekend was sold out; we are humbled by the response to this film, and grateful to all who came out to see it. If you did not get a chance to see the film this weekend, here are the additional screenings which will occur this month:
On April 11, 12, 17, 19 and 26 at 7 p.m., the film will be shown at the Richmond Art Museum
350 Hub Echison Parkway, Richmond.
Tickets are $5 at the door.
Info: (765) 966-0256
Also, do come out to see the companion exhibit of photographs and artifacts related to the explosions. This is on display at The Gallery in Whitewater Hall, Indiana University East, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Admission is free. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Info: (765) 973-8605.
For all who have asked about a DVD — yes, there will be one available for purchase later this year. We will work on creating this over the summer; the DVD will also include extra material and special features.
And, for all those who have asked, yes I am at work on the book. (Thanks for asking, Joe!) I anticipate it will take about two years before we see a book. I have started work on this, and will continue work this summer, then find a publisher. Keep checking back here and I’ll post updates as anything interesting happens.
Finally, check back here soon for our photographs of the premiere, and other stories from that event. Thank you again to all who came out this weekend. We were so very pleased to see so many people at Indiana University East.
Jean
August 27th, 2008 at 11:47 am
I am a former Richmond resident and was 7 years old in 1968. Even at 7, I vividly remember the day of the explosion. I did not get a chance to see the documentary and will definitely buy a DVD when they are available.
Are you looking into trying to get the History Channel, TLC, PBS, etc.. to air the documentary? I think it would be great exposure to many people that are not aware of the enormity of the explosion and its affects on the people and City of Richmond.
Thanks.
May 14th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
I just found your website. I have such a nostalgic feeling about my first city. I was born in Richmond in September, 1938 and moved away around two years later. I visited it often until I was 8 or so and have been back a couple of times since adulthood. The warmth of the city stays with me. I was not aware of the explosion that took place there. I know it had to be a disaster for the entire occupants of the town. Thank you for sharing this so I was able to see it.
March 27th, 2011 at 3:56 pm
I purchased a copy of the DVD by mail and watched it last night. Both of my grandmothers lived in Richmond at the time of the explosion, one of them was in the beauty shop. My Mom’s childhood friend was Louise Marting. I was 7 and living in Ohio, and I remember my Grandma’s recounts of it. I remember what downtown Richmond looked like before and after. I live in Georgia now, and both of my Grandma’s are gone now, but I would love to go back and visit Richmond. Loved going to see the bison in the park, getting spring water from the park with my Great Uncle Omar, visiting the mummy in the museum, going to see the Thanksgiving parades back in the 60’s and 70’s. One of my Grandpa’s and my Uncle Bill worked at Star Piano, and my Grandma’s worked at the Hoosier Store and the Presbyterian Church in town.
Thank you to the producers of the film “1:47″ for documenting this tragic part of Richmond’s history.
October 2nd, 2011 at 8:18 pm
My school has aked me to reseach local websites. I discovered yours and think its awesome.