This Time
In THIS TIME, a sixteen-year-old girl is determined to fulfill her deceased father's final wish by delivering his ashes to one of his closest friends…Liza Minnelli, even if it means blackmailing an alcoholic hearse driver to race…
Best Director
Orlando Film Festival
2023
Spirit of Independents Award
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
2023
Best Actress
Florence International Film Festival
2023
Official Selection
Tampa Film Festival
2023
Official Selection
Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival
2024
Official Selection
Whistler Film Festival + Summit
2023
Official Selection
CineWorld Film Festival
2023
Official Selection
Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival
2023
Official Selection
Red Dirt Film Festival
2024
Official Selection
Spokane International Film Festival
2024

About the Film

In THIS TIME, a sixteen-year-old girl is determined to fulfill her deceased father's final wish by delivering his ashes to one of his closest friends…Liza Minnelli, even if it means blackmailing an alcoholic hearse driver to race her across the country. Little does she know that her unwilling chauffeur has been secretly hired by her stepfather to take her to an anti-LGBTQ conversion camp. 

THIS TIME, an entertaining coming of age road movie in the tradition of GREEN BOOK and LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, is about the power of connection and the importance of being seen as you are. A young woman on a journey of self-discovery and a cynical over-the-hill curmudgeon are reluctantly united in their quest to unlock secrets from the past. 

There are comic adventures and betrayals as Red Burns, played by Charles Martin Smith, is torn between his love of the bottle and his young charge’s quixotic quest. Charles Martin Smith is an acclaimed character actor, known for his appearances in such classics as AMERICAN GRAFFITI (unforgettable as Terry, 1973). 

The film also features Grammy® Award-nominated and multi-platinum R&B/pop recording artist and film/TV actress Deborah Cox, who made her Broadway debut in the lead role in Elton John and Tim Rice's musical, Aida.
Title
This Time
Release
2024
Runtime
102 minutes (1 hour 42 minutes)
Rating
Not Rated
Genre
Social Justice, Action, Addiction, Adventure, Civil Rights, Comedy, Dramedy, healing, Heartwarming, Human Rights, Identity, indie, LGTBQ, Mental Well Being, Self-expression, Self-improvement, Social Activism, Social Rights, Suicide Prevention, Teenagers
Directors
Robert Vaughn
Origin
Canada
Language
English
Canada English

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Awards

United States
Best Director, Orlando Film Festival, 2023
United States
Spirit of Independents Award, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, 2023
Italy
Best Actress, Florence International Film Festival, 2023

Creative Team

Creative Team

Director Robert Vaughn
Writer Allie Jennings
Cast Anwen O'Driscoll
Cast Charles Martin Smith
Cast Deborah Cox
Producer Jennifer Gibson
Producer Sahar Whelan

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1. Find a Theater Near You Take advantage of Gathr's vast theatrical network and choose your preferred theatre.
2. Request the Film Create and send your inquiry in minutes.
3. Tell Your Friends Leverage your community to generate reservations and cover (and exceed) your minimum threshold.
We are generally able to screen at most Venues, and add Venues to our network. Please email [email protected] with the info on the cinema, and we will reach out to them.
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