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THAT CERTAIN SUMMER (ABC-TVM 11/1/72) Hal Holbrook, Martin Sheen, Scott Jacoby, Hope Lange, Joe Don Baker

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THAT CERTAIN SUMMER (ABC-TVM 11/1/72) Hal Holbrook, Martin Sheen, Scott Jacoby, Hope Lange, Joe Don BakerIn this groundbreaking made for TV drama, That Certain Summer tells the powerful story of a divorced father, Doug Salter (Hal Holbrook), who is struggling to come to terms with his identity as a gay man. When his teenage son, Nick (Scott Jacoby), comes to stay with him for the summer, Doug must navigate the challenge of revealing the truth about his sexuality. With the support of his partner, Gary McClain (Martin Sheen), Doug faces the risk of

In this groundbreaking made-for-TV drama, That Certain Summer tells the powerful story of a divorced father, Doug Salter (Hal Holbrook), who is struggling to come to terms with his identity as a gay man. When his teenage son, Nick (Scott Jacoby), comes to stay with him for the summer, Doug must navigate the challenge of revealing the truth about his sexuality. With the support of his partner, Gary McClain (Martin Sheen), Doug faces the risk of rejection from his son and confronts the societal pressures of the time.

In order to keep up the ruse Gary moves out, but Nick manages to find out anyway.  Overwhelmed with shame and confusion, he runs away, obliging Doug and Gary to chase after him and try to make him understand the nature of his father's relationship.

The film also stars Hope Lange and Joe Don Baker.

Directed by Lamont Johnson and written by Richard Levinson and William Link, this film was one of the first television movies to portray a gay relationship in a sensitive and realistic way. The nuanced performances by Holbrook and Sheen, coupled with the thoughtful storytelling, create a deeply moving exploration of love, acceptance, and the complexities of family dynamics. That Certain Summer remains a landmark in television history for its compassionate approach to a subject rarely discussed in mainstream media of the era.

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Number of DVDs: 1
Quality: 9.5/10
Running Time: 1 hr 13 mins (approx)
Aspect Ratio: Fullscreen 1.33:1
NOTES: This is a fan-made DVD set. Not a studio release.
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No one has been more helpful to me from afar in church planting and pastoring than Eugene Peterson. His vision of pastoring is inspiring but increasingly rare in the church growth landscape of the Evangelical industrial complex. “The pastors of America have metamorphosed into a company of shopkeepers, and the shops they keep are churches. They are preoccupied with shopkeeper’s concerns—how to keep the customers happy, how to lure customers away from competitors down the street, how to package the goods so that the customers will lay out more money.” In this book, Peterson offers up an alternate view—a biblical view—of the work of the pastor: prayer, reading Scripture, and offering spiritual direction. This work is modest work—hard work—but it is the good work God has called us to.
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This book is profoundly insightful and easy to read and understand. It is not heavily theological (and does not need to be). It is practical. I have purchased an additional copy to give my pastor for his birthday. If he has already read it, he can pass it on. EVERY pastor needs to read this and practice these tips, which many do not receive in seminary. THIS is the type of pastor I want and need (and my pastor does embody much of what Peterson describes). I think pastors should read this every year or two to reassess their progress toward keeping these goals always in mind and in practice as much as possible.
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Although first published 25 years ago, Peterson addresses a matter that is still timely, the need for all pastors to commit themselves to prayer, reading scripture and spiritual direction. These, Peterson asserts, are an essential foundation for all other aspects of ministry. Peterson's premise, that many pastors have abdicated their primary calling to these three practices, is still very relavent to the current state of pastoral ministry. Its content will be useful for new and veteran pastors alike.
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