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“True Detective” helmer Cary Fukunaga will direct A24’s film about the true story of Joe and Jadin Bell.
Jadin Bell, a 15-year-old openly gay sophomore in Oregon, took his own life after being both bullied at high school and struggling for acceptance from the people closest to him. In the wake of Jadin’s suicide, Joe was plunged into a sea of remorse and regret and set out on a walk across America, hoping to promote awareness about the consequences of prejudice to anyone he encounters along the way.
Larry McMurty and Diana Ossana (“Brokeback Mountain”) wrote the script.
Producers are A24, Fukunaga’s Parliament of Owls production company, Daniela Taplin Lundberg and Riva Marker of Red Crown Productions, and VisionChaos Productions’ Eva Maria Daniels. Daniel Crown (Red Crown) will executive produce.
“Joe and Jadin Bell’s story is a poignant reminder of how precious life is, and a life-affirming example of love transcending the prejudice and victimization familiar to many,” said A24. “Cary is a truly exceptional filmmaker. We are honored to help bring his vision of this incredible true story to screen. With the legendary talents of Larry and Diana writing the script, we have no doubt this will be a profoundly emotional and unforgettable film.”
Follow the link to find out more about Joe’s walk.
