Completed - ENGLISH - LGBT, Social issues, Drama
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 : 2017 Writer(s) : Maria CAPP, Grant HARLING, Johnny FIORE Cast : Garrett CLAYTON, Jordan DOWW, Joey BRAGG, Johnny FIORE, Steven Thomas CAPP, Raffaela CAPP, Natasha CAPP, Chelsea COOK, Grant HARLING, Concetta TOMEI, Corbin BERNSEN Producer(s) : Autumn BAILEY (Autumn Bailey Entertainment), Charles BOX, Maria CAPP (Cappricielli Productions)
On the first day of senior year of high school, 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 sidetracked 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 agun.
Country(ies) : USA
Hollywood and Vine Film Festival 2016 (Best Feature Screenplay)