Philmont
“The next best thing to being there”
Synopsis
This three-hour collection is for anyone who has been to Philmont, plans to go, or just wants to understand what all the excitement is about. The collection was produced over a three year span as a labor of love by longtime Philmont staffer, participant, and filmmaker Larry McLaughlin. This is the most comprehensive and emotional presentation of Philmont Scout Ranch ever made. A full length documentary follow a crew on an entire 11 day trek through all of it’s peaks and valleys. The film explores the history and development of Philmont through rare interviews with Waite Phillips son and most of the Philmont Program Directors from the past 50 years. Perfect for preparing crews to go to Philmont, recruiting new participants, informing parents or recapturing your memories of Philmont Scout Ranch! This is the ultimate keepsake for anyone who loves Philmont.
Top Cast
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01/01/2012
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry McLaughlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry McLaughlin
- Original Title
- Philmont
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 01/01/2012
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Black Mountain Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry McLaughlin
Larry McLaughlin
Larry McLaughlin
Larry McLaughlin
Department Leadership Roster
Larry McLaughlin
Director
Larry McLaughlin
Writer
Larry McLaughlin
Producer
Larry McLaughlin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Philmont
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What is Philmont about?
This three-hour collection is for anyone who has been to Philmont, plans to go, or just wants to understand what all the excitement is about. The collection was produced over a three year span as a labor of love by longtime Philmont staffer, participant, and filmmaker Larry McLaughlin. This is the most comprehensive and emotional presentation of Philmont Scout Ranch ever made. A full length documentary follow a crew on an entire 11 day trek through all of it’s peaks and valleys. The film explores the history and development of Philmont through rare interviews with Waite Phillips son and most of the Philmont Program Directors from the past 50 years. Perfect for preparing crews to go to Philmont, recruiting new participants, informing parents or recapturing your memories of Philmont Scout Ranch! This is the ultimate keepsake for anyone who loves Philmont.
Who directed Philmont?
Philmont was directed by Larry McLaughlin.
Who stars in Philmont?
The principal cast of Philmont includes Larry McLaughlin.
When was Philmont released and how long is it?
Philmont was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Philmont?
Philmont holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).