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What was that movie about a flash flood at summer camp true story?

You're likely thinking of the 1978 made-for-TV movie "Summer of My German Soldier".

While it's not strictly about a flash flood at summer camp, it does feature a significant and dramatic flash flood that causes a lot of trouble for the main characters. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Bette Greene, and it tells the story of a young girl who befriends a German prisoner of war during World War II. The flash flood occurs while they're trying to keep their secret friendship a secret.

It's a powerful story about friendship, prejudice, and the horrors of war, and the flash flood scene is a memorable part of the film.

While the movie isn't based on a true story, it's inspired by real events. The author Bette Greene drew from her own experiences growing up in Arkansas during World War II.

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