'Reach' producer Maria Capp talks about educating audience about bullying: "It was a decision to shed light"

With October being the month of 'National Bullying Prevention Awareness', the directors and producers of this movie, found the right time to release a movie that deals with such issues.
UPDATED OCT 17, 2018

Johnny James Fiore, Maria Capp, and Grant HarlingJohnny James Fiore, Maria Capp, and Grant HarlingBullying is a serious problem for all those involved; most kids and their families will relate to it, especially those who suffered through it. And when a film opens up with such instances you can take a wild guess as to what the film covers and how the narrative is going to go. Especially if it is about teenagers. 

With October being the month of 'National Bullying Prevention Awareness,' the directors and producers of this movie, found the right time to release a movie that deals with such issues. 'Reach' which is set to release on October 19, is a movie that revolves around a teenage boy who has been bullied for a really long time. All he ever wanted was the kindness, friendship, and affirmation of just one person alone. 

Steven Turano (Garrett Clayton) in 'Reach.'
Steven Turano (Garrett Clayton) in 'Reach.'

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