Girlfriend (2010 film)

Girlfriend 2010 TIFF poster

Girlfriend
Directed by	Justin Lerner
Written by	Justin Lerner
Produced by	Jerad Anderson, Kristina Lauren Anderson, Justin Lerner
Starring	Evan Sneider, Shannon Woodward, Amanda Plummer, Jackson Rathbone
Cinematography	Quyen Tran
Edited by	Michael Taylor
Music by	Aaron Drake
Production company	Wayfare Entertainment
Distributed by	Elephant Eye Films
Release date	10 July 2010 (2010-07-10)
Running time	94 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Girlfriend is a 2010 American drama film written and directed by Justin Lerner. The film stars Evan Sneider, Shannon Woodward, Amanda Plummer, and Jackson Rathbone. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on July 10, 2010.

Plot

The film follows Evan, a young man with Down syndrome, who lives with his mother in a small town. After his mother passes away, Evan inherits a large sum of money. He decides to use this money to pursue a romantic relationship with his high school crush, Candy, a single mother struggling to make ends meet. The film explores themes of love, independence, and the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.

Cast

• Evan Sneider as Evan
• Shannon Woodward as Candy
• Amanda Plummer as Celeste
• Jackson Rathbone as Russ

Production

The film was produced by Jerad Anderson, Kristina Lauren Anderson, and Justin Lerner. The music was composed by Aaron Drake, and the cinematography was handled by Quyen Tran. Michael Taylor was responsible for editing the film.

Release

Girlfriend premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on July 10, 2010. It was later distributed by Elephant Eye Films.

Reception

The film received positive reviews for its portrayal of a protagonist with Down syndrome and the performances of the cast, particularly Evan Sneider and Shannon Woodward.

See also

• List of films featuring the Down syndrome community
• Toronto International Film Festival
• Independent film