6:00 PM Profoundly felt, Captain Milkshake is the first dramatic full length feature film to deal with controversial political and cultural issues surrounding the Vietnam War era. Richard Crawford, Emmy award winning producer/ director, filmed the movie in San Diego and Berkeley in 1969 during the War. The story takes the audience back in time through scenes of Crystal Pier, Balboa Park, Vacation Village, La Jolla Cove, and Pacific Beach.
Recently, international audiences eagerly received Captain Milkshake when screened as a special guest presentation at the Viennale, Rotterdam, and Leeds International Film Festivals. To celebrate “Captain’s” return to San Diego and the film’s 40th anniversary of its release, supporters and fans of “Captain” will be encouraged to wear 60’s attire, and enjoy the live music of retro bands and guest performers.
The screening event will take place on September 16th at the Carlsbad Village Theater located at 2822 State Street Carlsbad, CA 92008. The celebration will begin at 6:00 PM with live music from the psychedelic rock band Strawberry Alarm Clock, best known for their 1967 hit "Incense and Peppermint." The band will premier their new album at this event as well.
The film will screen at 7:00 PM and 9:45 will be followed by a question and answer session with Director Richard Crawford and stars of the film. Tickets can be purchased for $18 at the door. And $15 on line at Captain Milkshake.com. Students with ID and seniors can buy tickets for the 9:45 showing for $10. Part of the admission price will go to benefitting returning Iraq/Afghanistan war veterans. The National Veterans Transition Services and Troops Transition (www.nvtsi.org) organizations will provide “re-entry’ consulting and training so Vets can reintegrate and join the work force again.
Among the celebrity guests in attendance on September 16th will be David Stanley, movie producer and author of Conversations with the King, and step brother to Elvis Presley.