Here is the poster and trailer for UNEXPECTED, the debut pic from writer-director Kris Swanberg that premiered in the U.S. Dramatic competition section at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. The film is executive produced by Peter Gilbert (Hoop Dreams) and Chris Webber. UNEXPECTED is in theaters and on demand July 24, 2015. Samantha Abbott (Cobie Smulders), is a dedicated and passionate teacher at an inner-city Chicago high school. Just as she is coming to terms with her school closing, Samantha faces […]
UNEXPECTED
UNEXPECTED
NAME OF FILM: UNEXPECTED
DIRECTOR(S): Kris Swanberg
STARRING: Cobie Smulders, Elizabeth McGovern, Gail Bean, Robyn Coffin, Anders Holm, Heidi Johanningmeier, Daniel Kyri, Aaron J. Nelson, Eric Sconyers, Hans Dieter Wolff
GENRE: Drama Film
SYNOPSIS: An inner-city high school teacher discovers she is pregnant at the same time as one of her most promising students, and the two develop an unlikely friendship while struggling to navigate their unexpected pregnancies. Samantha, the teacher (played by Cobie Smulders) decides to jump forward with her boyfriend to a commitment she’s not quite sure about. Jasmine, the student, doesn’t have quite as many options. Directed by Sarasota Fim Festival favorite Kris Swanberg.