Suncoast, inspired by Chinn’s life experience from the early 2000s, follows a teenager (Nico Parker) living with her strong-willed mother (Laura Linney), who must take her brother (Cree Kawa) to live at a specialized facility. There, she strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist (Woody Harrelson) amidst protests surrounding one of the most landmark medical cases of all time.
Suncoast is a 2024 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Laura Chinn, in her feature directorial debut. It stars Laura Linney, Nico Parker and Woody Harrelson. The film’s screenplay, written by Chinn and based on her life experience from the early 2000s, was included in the 2020 Black List.
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2024. It was released in selected theaters in the United States on February 2, 2024, followed by a streaming release on Hulu on February 9, by Searchlight Pictures.
Suncoast (2024)
Directed by: Laura Chinn
Starring: Nico Parker, Laura Linney, Woody Harrelson, Daniella Taylor, Ella Anderson, Amarr, Ariel Martin, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Pam Dougherty, Jason Burkey, Parker Sac, Matt Walsh
Screenplay by: Laura Chinn
Production Design by: Valeria De Felice
Cinematography by: Bruce Francis Cole
Film Editing by: Sara Shaw
Costume Design by: Megan Stark Evans
Set Decoration by: Matthew Sullivan
Art Direction by: Sonal Naroth
Music by: Este Haim, Christopher Stracey
MPAA Rating: R for teen drug and alcohol use, language and some sexual references.
Distributed by: Searchlight Pictures
Release Date: January 21, 2024 (Sundance), February 2, 2024 (United States), February 9, 2024 (Hulu)
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