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The Wise Kids (2011)
A vivid, dynamic Southern coming-of-age drama, takes place in the transitional space between high school and college, when life seems to be all questions and no answers, and the future is scarily wide open. Set in and around a Charleston, SC Baptist church, weaving through this ensemble piece are three main characters - Brea, an introspective pastor's daughter experiencing debilitating doubt, the hyperactive Laura, Brea's best friend and a devout believer, and Tim, the open-hearted son of a single father, confronting his homosexuality for the first time. Tensions and buried feelings abound, as colleges are chosen and adults behave badly, as Brea, Laura and Tim attempt to hang onto what they have, all the while yearning to break free.
🏳️🌈 Stephen Cone's brilliant coming-of-age drama features a tight group of southern church teenagers, explicitly developing a prominent, sensitive gay male identity and coming-out arc for Brea's friend.
Cast

Molly Kunz Brea

Allison Torem Laura

Sadieh Rifai Elizabeth

Stephen Cone Austin

Tyler Ross Tim
Frank Stennett Frank
Lee Armstrong Harry
Cynthia Pulsifer Cynthia
Braxton Williams Braxton

Cliff Chamberlain Dylan
Laurel Schroeder Erin
Rodney Lee Rogers Pastor Jim
Sullivan Hamilton Haley

Jacob Leinbach Brad

Sadie Rogers Cheryl

Will Kinnear Adam
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