Benji Love Project - Statue Unveiling and Reception

111 North Tennessee Street,McKinney TX 75069

12 February, 2023

Description

50 Years of Benji - Save the Dates! The original 1974 Benji film, was written, produced, and directed by Joe Camp and had a budget of $500,000. Every Hollywood studio turned down the film, so Mr. Camp formed his own film company to distribute the film himself! The movie went on to gross $45 million at the box office. And not only was the movie a hit with filmgoer, but its theme song, "I Feel Love" by Charlie Rich, was Oscar-nominated for Best Original Song. Now, almost 50 years later, McKinney has a couple of celebrations in the works to honor the city's biggest claim to movie fame that came about thanks to one sweet, scruffy pup: Benji Statue Unveiling: Feb. 12, 2023 - 3 pm to 6 pm! More details to come!