About this Event
The NYC premiere of the critically acclaimed, award-winning indie film Escaping Ohio, written & directed by Jessica Michael Davis, stars Adam Pascal (Rent, School of Rock), Emily Bergl (“Shameless,” “Gilmore Girls”), and Collin-Kelly Sordelet (Wildling, Radium Girls), alongside Davis herself.
Set in her hometown of Akron and loosely inspired by Davis’ life, the film is an exploration of growing up, pursuing dreams, and discovering that, regardless of where life takes you, home is always a part of you. The plot centers around best friends Sam and J.J. navigating the transformative summer between high school graduation and the uncertainties of adulthood. While J.J. (Kelly-Sordelet) embraces his predetermined path, Sam (Davis) yearns to break free from Ohio’s confines, leading to an exploration of the struggle between love and adventure, between the excitement of somewhere new and the comforts of home. Pascal and Bergl portray Sam’s loving parents who help her find her way.
Escaping Ohio was picked up for distribution by Gravitas Ventures and releases everywhere November 8th.
Escaping Ohio is now available for pre-order on Apple TV and Amazon Prime!
"Davis infused Escaping Ohio not only with her hometown’s spirit, but with all the tropes of classic teen movies: the “yup, that’s me” voiceover; the will-they-won’t-they best-friend dynamic; the pop song montages; the heartwrenching airport scene. But Escaping Ohio subverts the genre in at least one major way: It isn’t focused on the happily ever after." -MovieMaker Magazine
“Initially, my drive to make this film came from wanting a teen romcom infused with my favorite traits of the genre, but one where the girl is her own love story, where she learns to bet on herself,” Davis tells MovieMaker Magazine. “All the personal and Ohio elements came next. And despite the ironic title, the film is a love letter to Ohio.”
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Angelika Film Center & Cafe - New York, 18 West Houston Street, New York, United States
USD 19.97 to USD 49.84
