A Light Beneath Their Feet (2015)

Drama, General Film

Director: Valerie Weiss

Writer(s): Moira McMahon

Starring: Madison Davenport, Taryn Manning, Maddie Hasson, Kurt Fuller, Kali Hawk, Carter Jenkins, Nora Dunn, DuShon Monique Brown, James Leo Ryan, Phillip Edward Van Lear, Brian King, Addy Stafford, Elvis Thao, Marilyn Camacho, Agneeta Thacker, Mike McNamara, Brenda Barrie, Eugene Parker, Suzanne Lang, Evan Paglieri, Nolan Robinson, Isak Magnuson, Schalet Jackson, Georgina Sadler

Synopsis: Emotionally raw and uncommonly observant, this coming-of-age drama balances the pull of family obligation against personal aspirations. Madison Davenport beautifully conveys the mixture of fierce love and grueling weariness she feels while embracing her role as caregiver, a responsibility that threatens to consume the entirety of her life. And Taryn Manning is equally impressive in avoiding any trace of caricature in her portrayal of mental illness, preserving Gloria’s dignity even as her behavior becomes more erratic.

Release Date: October 10, 2015 (USA) | Length: 90 min | Genre: Drama | MPAA Rating: Rated R for some teen sexuality and drug use.