Best Friend
6 1/2 min / narrative / 2017 / USA
filmmaker: Cory Reeder
The story of Deirdre, a young girl from New York struggling to accept Los Angeles as her new home. With the help of her family and a very special new friend, things start looking up for her.
The film showcases heart-warming performances by Gitane Neil and Andrew “Julian” Alvarado, both making their acting debuts.
Best Friend won both the Best Film and the Audience Awareness Award in the 2017 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge.
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