Completed - ENGLISH-UNITED STATES - Drama, Comedy - 92 minutes
Steven, a suicidal high schooler, finds hope when the new kid in town befriends him on the first day of senior year, changing his life forever.
Year of production : 2018 Director(s) : Leif ROKESH Writer(s) : Maria CAPP, Grant HARLING, Johnny james FIORE Cast : Garrett CLAYTON, Jordan DOWW, Johnny James FIORE, Bojesse CHRISTOPHER, Kevin SIZEMORE, Steven Thomas CAPP, Concetta TOMEI, Joey BRAGG, Corbin BERNSEN Producer(s) : Maria CAPP (CAPPRICIELLI, INC.), Charles BOX, Autumn BAILEY-FORD, Grant HARLING, Steven alan CAPP, Thomas j. D’AGOSTINO, Joseph patrick MARSHALL, Emery thomas KELLY, Liam thomas ATTRIDGE, Jo anna KELLY, Elizabeth HERNANDEZ, Carmela NEWMAN, Theresa FABIAN
A socially awkward music geek, Steven Turano, divulges to a pro-suicide support group that he’s planning on killing himself. He’s constantly picked on by former childhood friend and school bully, Nick Perkins, and his widowed father. However, when Clarence, the new quirky kid in school, befriends him, Steven’s plans are side-tracked and he REACHES beyond his comfort zone forming stronger relationships with his father, friends and teachers.The boys form an inseparable bond as Clarence finds creative ways to pull Steven out of his depression. With his newfound sense of purpose and confidence, Steven learns that he’s capable of standing up to his father.While Steven’s confidence and popularity grows as a result of Clarence’s friendship, Nick’s relationship with his alcoholic father, Mr. Perkins, becomes more dysfunctional. Nick grows increasingly jealous of Steven and Clarence’s rise to power and is pushed to a breaking point at school, confronting Steven and Clarence with a gun.
Country(ies) : USA
Hollywood & Vine Film Festival 2016 (Won, Best Feature Screenplay)Out Shine Film Festival 2018 (Official Selection)dances with films 2018 (Official Selection)Westfield Film Festival 2019 (Official Selection)Cinema At The Edge Film Festival 2020 (Official Selection)