Lessons from a Moonwalk

1972 is a turbulent year for the nation. However in Jackson,
Mississippi, public schools have desegregated and a quiet moment of hope occurs when Claire, a pretty, bookish girl and Reggie, a charismatic track star make a connection. Their interaction parallels the Apollo 16 moon-landing, a sign of the future: exciting but risky.

  • Brad Ellis
    Director
  • Owen Phillips
    Writer
  • Ellen Phillips
    Producer
  • Owen Phillips
    Producer
  • Adrienne Lamb
    Key Cast
    "Claire"
  • Aspen Kennedy
    Key Cast
    "Reggie"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 12, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    25,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Oxford Film Festival
    Oxford, Ms
    United States
    March 21, 2020
    Premiere
  • Tupelo Film Festival
    Tupelo, MS
    April 18, 2020
  • Magnolia Film Festival
    Starkville, MS
    United States
    March 13, 2021
    Official Selection; Honorable Mention for historical accuracy
  • Desoto Film Festival
    Southhaven, MS
    United States
    April 24, 2021
Director - Brad Ellis