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Love Is All You Need Short Film - Theatrical Version Actors:Lexi DiBenedetto, Sheri Levy, Carrie Lazar, David Tillman, Dante Thorn Director:Kim Rocco Shields Witness a tale about the harmful effects of bullying, in a world where everything is normal except for one thing - gay is "straight" and straight is "gay". — "Love Is All You Need?" tells the story of Ashley, a young girl w... more »ho is raised by the 'picture perfect all-American family' in the suburbs of California - with two moms, two grandpas, two uncles, and a little brother. In this world, the terms "gay" and "straight" are switched, and homosexuality is normal and expected. But Ashley has a problem - she has a crush on a boy at school, which is against everything this world has ever taught her. Ashley's undeniable attraction to the opposite sex causes her to be the constant target of verbal and physical abuse until she is driven to a tragic end.
This short film, using a talented cast of thirty kids, shockingly depicts violent and uneasy images of bullying in order to shed light onto the recent cases of teen suicide as a response to sexual discrimination.
"Love Is All You Need?" is K. Rocco Shield's festival debut, and has screened at dozens of film festivals all over the world. Awards this short film has won from its festival run include:
"Best Short", LA Femme International Film Festival 2011.
"Best Short", Best Shorts Award 2011.
"Best Director", Best Shorts Award 2011.
"Ladies Illuminate Award", Lady Filmmakers Film Festival 2011.
"Audience Award", Lady Filmmakers Film Festival 2011.
"Grand Jury Award", Atlanta Film Festival 2011.
"Alternative Spirit Award", Rhode Island International Film Festival 2011.
"Best Female Short", Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2011.
"Finalist: Grand Jury Award", USA Film Festival 2011.
"Judges Award" Sonoma Film Festival.
Watch the film and ask yourself - how could you LIVE if you couldn't LOVE? Bonus Footage and Behind the scenes also included on the DVD.« less