Story of a Girl (film)
Story of a Girl is a 2017 TV movie directed by Kyra Sedgwick, which is her directorial debut. The movie is based on the 2007 novel of the same name written by Sara Zarr. The movie stars Kevin Bacon, Jon Tenney, Ryann Shane, Sosie Bacon and Tyler Johnston.[1] It aired on July 23, 2017 in the United States.[2]
| Story of a Girl | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | Story of a Girl by Sara Zarr |
| Screenplay by | Laurie Collyer Emily Bickford Lansbury |
| Story by | Sara Zarr |
| Directed by | Kyra Sedgwick |
| Starring | Kevin Bacon Jon Tenney Ryann Shane Sosie Bacon Tyler Johnston |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | Kyra Sedgwick Emily Bickford Lansbury Elizabeth Levine Adrian Salpeter |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original release | July 23, 2017 |
Plot
When a compromising video of thirteen year old Deanna Lambert (Ryann Shane) hits social media, her teenage life is changed forever. Overcoming bullies, hurtful school-yard taunts and the enduring rage and disappointment of her father, Deanna longs to escape a life defined by her past.
Cast
- Kevin Bacon as Michael
- Jon Tenney as Ray Lambert
- Ryann Shane as Deanna Lambert
- Sosie Bacon as Stacey
- Tyler Johnston as Tommy Webber
- Caroline Cave as Debbie Lambert
- Michael Maize as Mr. North
- Sarah Grey as Caitlin Spinelli
Production
Producers Kyra Sedgwick and Emily Bickford Lansbury optioned the film. Laurie Collyer wrote the first draft of the screenplay and Emily Bickford Lansbury wrote the final version. Mary-Kate Olsen was scheduled to co-star as Stacy, but after filming Beastly in 2011 she retired from acting for good to focus on her fashion career with her sister Ashley Olsen. She was replaced by Sosie Bacon.
Reception
The film received positive reviews from critics, which was praised for Sedgwick's directing.