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It's the summer between high school graduation and the rest of their lives in a small town in Akron, Ohio, where best friends, Sam and JJ, were born and raised. While JJ is excited to start the life he has planned, Sam is excited to have the world at her fingertips, which starts by getting the hell out of Ohio.
Jul 1, 2023 · Escaping Ohio: Directed by Jessica Michael Davis. With Jessica Michael Davis, Collin Kelly-Sordelet, Emily Bergl, Adam Pascal. A modern teen movie following Sam and JJ, two 18-yr-olds facing adulthood.
When it becomes clear Sam intends to leave their small town for new adventures in California, JJ dares her to let him prove why Ohio is worth sticking around for. Similar to Lady Bird and CODA , Escaping Ohio captures that crucial moment everyone goes through when contemplating leaving home.
A modern teen movie following Sam and JJ, two 18-yr-olds facing adulthood. When it becomes clear Sam intends to leave their small town for new adventures in California, JJ dares her to let him prove why Ohio is worth sticking around for.
Screened in New York City at the Big Apple Film Festival. Escaping Ohio (the short) follows JJ and Sam, two 18 year-olds facing adulthood. While Sam longs for new adventures in California, JJ dreams of building his life right in their small town.
Jul 5, 2023 · Escaping Ohio is a gem of a film. The directing and writing create an entertaining but realistic world populated with fun people. The acting breathes life into these characters authentically, all while the drama and comedy mesh perfectly. For more information, visit the official Escaping Ohio site.
After high school graduation, JJ tries to convince best friend Sam to stay in Ohio. Sam now finds herself torn between a life of love with her best friend and her full ride college scholarship.
- Romance, Comedy, Drama
