Kyra Sedgwick at her DFF Tribute with Festival Director, Britta Erickson
Once upon a time, Kyra Sedgwick was likely best known as Kevin Bacon’s wife. Now a beloved television star, producer and film star, Mrs Sedgewick has conquered directing with her assured first feature, Story of a Girl. Congratulations on your Career Achievement Award from the Denver Film Festival!
It was wonderful to see the Lifetime movie on the big screen with both the author, Sarah Zane and one of the screenwriters and producers, Emily Bickford Lansbury there to discuss how the film adaptation changed from the novel. Kyra Sedgewick was generous with her praise of both women’s work. The audience was wowed by the film.
What happens when a sex tape goes viral and a 13-yr-old girl must suffer the consequences? Ryann Shane plays the young woman with a startling fierceness combined with a craving to belong and to be seen. Bravo to the filmmaking team for letting the character continue to make poor choices and then, own her own culpability.
It was so enduring to hear how this film became such a family affair: Kyra asked her husband Kevin Bacon to take a pivotal role, her daughter Sosie Bacon plays the brother’s girlfriend and her son composed the production music. Kevin Bacon has a wonderful rapport with Ryann Shane, and though I didn’t believe that his character was gay, he brings a real warmth to the role. It’s fabulous that this film is having a festival run so that people can recommend it to their friends and stream with the whole family. It’s a great teaching tool about sexuality, social media and remaining true to yourself.
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