AMARA, 15 – Hannah Leshaw (Launch Pad)
0| The Launch Pad Feature Competition Presents… | |
| Title: | AMARA, 15 |
| Logline: | A 15-year-old Bronx teenager struggles to escape her father’s sexual abuse without leaving her two little sisters behind. |
| Pitch: | SHORT TERM 12 meets PRECIOUS |
| Writer: | Hannah Leshaw |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Why to Read: | A quiet, tense, artistic triumph, this script tells the story of a strong-willed teenage girl put into an impossible situation, the kind of role that will have Oscar buzz the moment the film premieres on the festival circuit. Written in a bare, authentic style peppered with extraordinarily naturalistic dialogue and incisively heartbreaking moments, this script exudes a unique beauty and universal resonance. The supporting characters are layered and detailed, without ever devolving into stereotypes or clichés – everyone is flawed and nobody knows the answer. Everyone will be able to relate to Amara’s journey, in which easy resolution is nowhere to be found but calm determination can still win the day. |
| Request: | CLICK HERE TO REQUEST THE SCRIPT |
