Hancock answers questions about ‘Prancer’ during Three Oaks’ holiday festivities

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Director John Hancock, left, signs an autograph during an event in Three Oaks. Hancock will answers about his career, including directing 1989's "Prancer" in Three Oaks and New Carlisle during a holiday event in the village Nov. 26, 2022.
Director John Hancock, left, signs an autograph during an event in Three Oaks. Hancock will answers about his career, including directing 1989's "Prancer" in Three Oaks and New Carlisle during a holiday event in the village Nov. 26, 2022.

THREE OAKS — The Region of Three Oaks Museum presents an afternoon with John Hancock from 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 26 the Three Oaks Heritage Hall, 8 E. Linden St.

The event is part of the community’s holiday festivities, which include a Snowflake Stroll in the historic downtown and a tree lighting ceremony at Carver Park.

Hancock will be on hand to sign autographs and answer questions about the making of “Prancer” — the 1989 Christmas tale that he directed and that starred Sam Elliott, Chloris Leachman, Abe Vigoda and Rebecca Harrell.

“Prancer” was filmed in Three Oaks and the nearby New Carlisle area.

Hancock also directed “Bang the Drum Slowly.” His most recent movie, “The Girls of Summer,” also was filmed in Three Oaks and featured many locals in the cast.

This model of Three Oaks shows what it looked liked in the 1989 film "Prancer," which director John Hancock filmed there and in New Carlisle. It will be on display Nov. 26, 2022, during a holiday event at the Three Oaks Heritage Hall.
This model of Three Oaks shows what it looked liked in the 1989 film "Prancer," which director John Hancock filmed there and in New Carlisle. It will be on display Nov. 26, 2022, during a holiday event at the Three Oaks Heritage Hall.

The Prancer Village model will be on display during the event. The model depicts the main street of the village as it appears in the movie, complete with retro touches such as older cars, a Christmas tree lot and snow.

DVD copies of the movie, packaged with TROTOM’s documentary on the making of the movie, will be available for $15.

Admission is free.

For more information, call 269-336-9688 or visit regionofthreeoaksmuseum.com.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: ‘Prancer’ questions answered during Three Oaks’ holiday festivities