Film Synopsis:

LET IT SHINE Rainbow Trail: A Celebration Of Ministry begins during the days of Lewis & Clark’s legendary expedition across Western America and Zebulon Pike’s discovery of the “Grand Peak.”

This 120-minute documentary depicts the journey through the life and times of Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp starting with the mining boom in the late 1800s that led to William and Eula Porch’s building of Cloverdale Mine, and eventually, the Rainbow Lake Club, which would later be purchased by the Rocky Mountain Synod.

From “Futch’s Folly” and a legendary horseshoe toss which led to Don Simonton volunteering as the first director of Rainbow Trail, LET IT SHINE tells the story of this Colorado camp that has experienced both the best and worst of times.

Rainbow Trail has seen devastating forest fires, experienced the loss of its dear friend and neighbor Billy Humble, been impacted by five different camp directors, and nourished the faith lives of countless people every year.

Directing his first full-length documentary, Brandon Wade captures the history, wonder and mystery of this thriving, Christ-filled legacy. LET IT SHINE illustrates the mountain top experience found only at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp and brings it down the mountain and into your living room.

(USA, 2007, PG, 120 min.)

Feature Length: 105 mins.
Bonus Features: 15 mins.

Theatrical Release: 2/18/07

Movie Chapters

1. Funding Sponsor Acknowledgement
2. Horseshoe Toss
3. Overview
4. Opening Credits
5. 1803-1806 – The Frontier of Self Discovery
6. The Mining Boom – Westcliffe/Silver Cliff
7. The Cloverdale Mine
8. The Rainbow Lake Club
9. Futch’s Folly
10. This Place Invades Your Senses
11. 1958-1966 – The Simonton Era
12. The Times They Are A-Changin’
13. 1969-1972 – The Peters Era
14. 1974-1987 – The Olson Era
15. Billy Humble
16. 1987-1988 – Salt to the Wound
17. 1989-Present – The Jarvis Era
18. We Lose A Close Friend
19. Music Makes the Connection
20. The Interplay of Forces
21. Rainbow Reflections
22. Down The Mountain
23. Closing Credits