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{{short description|1972 television film}}
'''''The People''''' is a ] ], broadcast as an '']''. This science-fiction film dealt with a 'cult' of isolated individuals who maintained their independent community, keeping their distance from civilization. Until one day, a young teacher goes to a remote area to work with the secluded and backwards inhabitants. She soon discovers that the residents are actually aliens who escaped their home planet and are hoping to establish a life on Earth.
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'''''The People''''' is a 1972 ] ], broadcast as an '']'' on January 22, 1972. It is primarily based on "Pottage", a ] by ], with elements of Henderson's stories "Araret", "Gilead" and "Captivity." It stars ], ], ], ], and ]. Darby and Shatner had previously appeared together in the '']'' episode "]."


==Plot summary==
⚫ This film is notable for again pairing ] and ], who starred in the ] episode ].
Melodye Amerson is a young teacher who goes to a remote area to work with a group of individuals who have isolated themselves from civilization and maintained an independent community, vaguely similar to the ] or a religious commune. Melodye is unnerved by the secretive behavior of her students, and the fact that all fun, games and activities she proposes are forbidden to them. Valancy, an elder in the community, advises Melodye to stay, because she senses that things are about to change in the valley, and Melodye herself is a part of that change.


Melodye soon discovers that the secluded and "backwards" residents are actually ] with mild ] powers. A natural disaster destroyed their planet, and they are hoping to establish a life on Earth. Landing in the late 1800s, initially they shared their secret with local residents, but found themselves condemned as witches. Many were killed, and the survivors forbade their children ever to use their abilities, even with extreme discretion. Young adults like Valancy (and even some of the older people) have been pushing for an end to these restrictions.
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==Cast==
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*]—Melodye Amerson
*]—Dr. Curtis
*]—Valancy Carmody
*]—Sol Diemus
*]—Karen Diemus
*Johanna Baer—Bethie

==Production==
⚫ As noted above, the film was notable for its second pairing of ] and ], who had worked together in the '']'' episode "]."

The children's illustrations in the film were done by ].

The film was the first TV movie for ], and was produced by his sometime partner ], listed as the Executive Producer on the actual film, and scored by his father ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Film studios beckon but director John Korty prefers freedom of TV|date=1995-04-21|work=]|author=Miller, Ron}}</ref>

==Reception==
One history of science fiction reports that the film stood out in its time "for being neither shoddy nor sentimentalized."<ref>Aldiss & Wingrove, '']'', ], 1986, p.407</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://modcinema.com/categories/3-made-for-tv/934-people-the-tv-1972-dvd|website=Modcinema.com|title=The People (1972 USA, TV)|access-date=14 September 2018}}</ref>

==References==
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⚫ ==External links==
*{{IMDb title|0069072}}

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1972 television film
The People
GenreDrama
Science fiction
Based onPottage
Araret
Gilead
Captivity
by Zenna Henderson
Written byJames M. Miller
Directed byJohn Korty
StarringKim Darby
William Shatner
Diane Varsi
Laurie Walters
Dan O'Herlihy
Theme music composerCarmine Coppola
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersFrancis Ford Coppola
Charles W. Fries
ProducerGerald I. Isenberg
CinematographyEdward Rosson
EditorPatrick Kennedy
Running time74 minutes
Production companiesAmerican Zoetrope
Metromedia Producers Corporation
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseJanuary 22, 1972 (1972-01-22)

The People is a 1972 science fiction TV movie, broadcast as an ABC Movie of the Week on January 22, 1972. It is primarily based on "Pottage", a novella by Zenna Henderson, with elements of Henderson's stories "Araret", "Gilead" and "Captivity." It stars Kim Darby, William Shatner, Diane Varsi, Laurie Walters, and Dan O'Herlihy. Darby and Shatner had previously appeared together in the Star Trek episode "Miri."

Plot summary

Melodye Amerson is a young teacher who goes to a remote area to work with a group of individuals who have isolated themselves from civilization and maintained an independent community, vaguely similar to the Amish or a religious commune. Melodye is unnerved by the secretive behavior of her students, and the fact that all fun, games and activities she proposes are forbidden to them. Valancy, an elder in the community, advises Melodye to stay, because she senses that things are about to change in the valley, and Melodye herself is a part of that change.

Melodye soon discovers that the secluded and "backwards" residents are actually aliens with mild paranormal powers. A natural disaster destroyed their planet, and they are hoping to establish a life on Earth. Landing in the late 1800s, initially they shared their secret with local residents, but found themselves condemned as witches. Many were killed, and the survivors forbade their children ever to use their abilities, even with extreme discretion. Young adults like Valancy (and even some of the older people) have been pushing for an end to these restrictions.

Cast

Production

As noted above, the film was notable for its second pairing of William Shatner and Kim Darby, who had worked together in the Star Trek episode "Miri."

The children's illustrations in the film were done by Arthur Okamura.

The film was the first TV movie for John Korty, and was produced by his sometime partner Francis Ford Coppola, listed as the Executive Producer on the actual film, and scored by his father Carmine.

Reception

One history of science fiction reports that the film stood out in its time "for being neither shoddy nor sentimentalized."

References

  1. Miller, Ron (1995-04-21). "Film studios beckon but director John Korty prefers freedom of TV". San Jose Mercury News.
  2. Aldiss & Wingrove, Trillion Year Spree, Victor Gollancz, 1986, p.407
  3. "The People (1972 USA, TV)". Modcinema.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.

External links

Films directed by John Korty
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