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Dakota Spotlight: Call Me Shelly (2026)
It shares its release window with Hope, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
The theatrical release lands September 11, 2026.
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In Theaters · September 11, 2026
Dakota Spotlight: Call Me Shelly
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Documentary · Crime
Michele "Shelly" Julson vanished from Bismarck in 1994. More than thirty years later, questions remain about what happened to Shelly. Through interviews, archival materials, and original reporting, the film examines her disappearance and the lasting impact her absence has had on those who knew her.
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The Trailer
First look: the Dakota Spotlight: Call Me Shelly trailer
Dropped July 7, 2026
Behind the camera
The history behind Dakota Spotlight: Call Me Shelly
Production is led by Montage and Six Horse Media. Derek Fletcher is in the director’s chair, with writing credits for James Wolner. The finished film runs 46 minutes.
Who’s on the poster
Who you’ll see in the trailer
The cast is fronted by James Wolner, Bob Haas and Linda Julson. James Wolner plays Self.
James Wolner
as Self
Bob Haas
as Self
Linda Julson
as Self
Wes Julson
as Self
Jaden Woodworth
as Self
Larry Helfenstein
as Self
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When does Dakota Spotlight: Call Me Shelly come out?
Dakota Spotlight: Call Me Shelly is scheduled to open in US theaters on September 11, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Dakota Spotlight: Call Me Shelly?
James Wolner, Bob Haas, Linda Julson, Wes Julson and Jaden Woodworth lead the cast, directed by Derek Fletcher.
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