Sophie Jones

    Genre
    Drama
  • |
    • Runtime
    85 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    NR
  • |
    • Release Date
    2020
  • |
    • Countries
    United States
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Jessie Barr
WRITTEN BY:
Jessica Barr, Jessie Barr
CAST INCLUDES:
Jessica Barr, Skyler Verity, Claire Manning, Charlie Jackson, Dave Roberts

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

Inspired by true experiences of grief, girlhood, and growing up, Jessie Barr’s directorial debut SOPHIE JONES is rated 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, and is being heralded by The Playlist as "indie coming-of-age at its best." Stunned by the untimely death of her mother and struggling with the myriad challenges of teendom, Sophie (played with striking immediacy by the director’s cousin Jessica Barr) tries everything she can to feel something again, while holding herself together, in this sensitive, acutely realized, and utterly relatable coming-of-age story.

SYNOPSIS

Sixteen-year-old Sophie Jones pushes the boundaries of her newfound sexual awakening, trying everything she can to feel something again and make it through high school as she copes with the recent loss of her mother.

Sophie Jones

    Genre
    Drama
  • |
    • Runtime
    85 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    NR
  • |
    • Release Date
    2020
  • |
    • Countries
    United States
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Jessie Barr
WRITTEN BY
Jessica Barr, Jessie Barr
CAST INCLUDES
Jessica Barr, Skyler Verity, Claire Manning, Charlie Jackson, Dave Roberts
Inspired by true experiences of grief, girlhood, and growing up, Jessie Barr’s directorial debut SOPHIE JONES is rated 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, and is being heralded by The Playlist as "indie coming-of-age at its best." Stunned by the untimely death of her mother and struggling with the myriad challenges of teendom, Sophie (played with striking immediacy by the director’s cousin Jessica Barr) tries everything she can to feel something again, while holding herself together, in this sensitive, acutely realized, and utterly relatable coming-of-age story.

Sixteen-year-old Sophie Jones pushes the boundaries of her newfound sexual awakening, trying everything she can to feel something again and make it through high school as she copes with the recent loss of her mother.

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