Gia Coppola, granddaughter of legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, has already been making a name for herself with her debut film Palo Alto. The film, based on stories from James Franco’s book of the same name, chronicles the complicated ties and heightened emotions among a group of high school students. This dark drama is centered on a group of teens with a penchant for finding trouble. We’re sold, but have a look at the trailer… Shy, sensitive April (Emma Roberts) is a popular soccer player and frequent babysitter for her single-dad coach, Mr. B. (James Franco). Teddy (played by Jack Kilmer) is an introspective artist whose best friend and sidekick…
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Gia Coppola’s Directorial Debut ‘Palo Alto’ Brings James Franco’s Short Stories to the Big Screen
James Franco is everywhere these days and up next he’ll star in Gia Coppola’s acclaimed debut feature film Palo Alto. The film screened last year in the Venice, Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals and is based on several linked stories in James Franco’s book of the same name. The story, a James Franco and Rabbit Bandini Productions presentation, chronicles the complicated ties and heightened emotions among a group of high school students. Shy, sensitive April (Emma Roberts) is a popular soccer player and frequent babysitter for her single-dad coach, Mr. B. (James Franco). Teddy (played by Jack Kilmer) is an introspective artist whose best friend and sidekick Fred (Nat Wolff) is…
