THE STORY
DICK AND JUDY WINTER
THE FILMMAKERS
CAMP RICSTAR tells the story of the Eric 'RicStar' Winter Music Therapy Summer Camp, created to honor Eric Richard Winter, a child with cerebral palsy who had a remarkable gift for music. For over 20 years, RicStar's Camp has provided life-changing opportunities for musical expression, performance and social interaction for hundreds of individuals with disabilities.
THE FILMMAKERS
DICK AND JUDY WINTER
THE FILMMAKERS
Sam McConnell (director, producer) and Lukas Hauser (writer, producer, editor) have made several award-winning documentaries with their production company and were moved to tell the story of CAMP RICSTAR after learning of Eric Winter's story in 2019. Principal photography was completed in 2023.
DICK AND JUDY WINTER
DICK AND JUDY WINTER
DICK AND JUDY WINTER
Executive Producers Dick and Judy Winter are Michigan natives and co-founders of RicStar's Camp, which was created in tribute to their son Eric. Judy is also a nationally recognized author and disability activist.
SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS
We are hoping to screen this film far and wide! Please consider donating or sponsoring CAMP RICSTAR and help celebrate people of all abilities—all while receiving prominent recognition of your organization in the film. CAMP RICSTAR sponsorships are considered tax deductible charitable contributions to Michigan State University. Email info@campricstar.com for more info or give a tax-deductible donation directly to the MSU fund to support the film at this link.
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