We guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree for actress Vanessa Hudgens. Moving away from High School Musical to indie roles in Spring Breakers, Machete Kills, her latest perf in Gimme Shelter will also receive a theatrical release thanks to Roadside Attractions – who picked up the Ronald Krauss’ drama and have pegged it with a January 24th 2014 release date.
Gist: Based on a true story centering on 16-year-old Agnes “Apple” Bailey (Vanessa Hudgens), GIMME SHELTER uncovers the struggle for survival and the hope of redemption through the harsh realities of life on the streets. As a pregnant teenager, Apple’s journey plummets her into a perilous struggle until finding salvation in a suburban shelter for homeless teens. With provisions of unprecedented comfort, a collective sisterhood connection and female empowerment, the shelter inspires Apple to break the shackles of her past and inspires her to embrace the future with clarity, maturity and hope not only for herself but her unborn child.
Worth Noting: Here’s an interesting tidbit of info: the film is inspired by a David and Goliath true story of Kathy DiFiore’s longstanding Several Sources Shelters. Kathy is played in the film by Ann Dowd. Kathy worked hand-in-hand with Mother Teresa in an effort to change the shelter laws in New Jersey.
Do We Care?: Made with a specific audience in mind (here is a profile), this isn’t the type of material we normally gravitate towards.
