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
GenreDrama
Based onStory of a Girl
by Sara Zarr
Screenplay byLaurie Collyer
Emily Bickford Lansbury
Story bySara Zarr
Directed byKyra Sedgwick
StarringKevin Bacon
Jon Tenney
Ryann Shane
Sosie Bacon
Tyler Johnston
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersKyra Sedgwick
Emily Bickford Lansbury
Elizabeth Levine
Adrian Salpeter
Running time90 minutes
Release
Original releaseJuly 23, 2017 (2017-07-23)

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

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.

References

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