Fields of Gold

Fields of Gold debuted to a Hollywood world premiere in August 2023 at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA, then had its Midwest premiere in Decatur, IL playing to thousands of people on a four month run. In January 2024 the East coast premiere took place in Asheboro, NC where the story begins. In March 2024, Fields of Gold had it’s 4th state screening in Lafayette, Indiana.

This film will be available for wider audiences. Details will be announced soon.

See photos of these moments here.

Synopsis

Coming in 2023, in partnership with Pollack Films and the Decatur Herald & Review. A documentary about the life of A. E. Staley, whose company rose to great wealth with his innovations in corn and soybean processing. His love of sports led him to be the founder and original owner of the football team that eventually became the Chicago Bears.

Presented by

Pollack Films LLC

Produced & Directed by

Spencer Films LLC
In Partnership with Decatur Herald & Review

Director

Julie Staley

Producer

Julie Staley

Director of Photography

Tim Lynn

Narrator

Peter Coyote

Music By

Eric Watkins

Costume Designer

Rene Blank

Production Manager

Laura Richter