Here! Films, the
theatrical distribution and worldwide sales division of
here! Networks, has acquired North American distribution
rights to Tru Loved, a drama focusing on LGBTQ youth
and their families.
The film is
scheduled for a fall release, though the date is still to be
determined.
"Tru Loved falls squarely into our company
mission by offering us an opportunity to showcase emerging
talent, while providing entertainment that fosters change
and creates understanding around important real-life
issues facing LGBTQ youth and their families," said
Mark Reinhart, West Coast general manager and
executive vice president of distribution and acquisitions
for here! parent company Regent, in a press release.
The film was
written and directed by Stewart Wade (Coffee Date)
and tells the story of Tru, a 16-year-old uprooted by
her lesbian moms from her gay-friendly home in San
Francisco and moved to a conservative community in Southern
California.
Tru Loved stars Najarra Townsend (Me and You and
Everyone We Know), Alec Mapa (Ugly Betty),
Bruce Vilanch (Hairspray), Nichelle Nichols
(Heroes), Jasmine Guy (A Different
World). Alexandra Paul (Baywatch), Cynda Williams
(Tales of the City), Jake Abel (the 2009 film
The Lovely Bones), Matthew Thompson (Drake and
Josh), and Jane Lynch (The 40-Year-Old Virgin).
(The Advocate)
