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''About Scout'' (originally titled ''Scout'') is a 2015 American comedy-drama film directed and written by Laurie Weltz. The film stars
India Ennenga India Ennenga (born November 16, 1994) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Sofia Bernette in the HBO series '' Treme'', Camille Winship in the A&E drama '' The Returned'' and the voice of the titlular character in the Nick Jr. ...
,
James Frecheville James Aitken Frecheville (; born 14 April 1991) is an Australian actor known for his lead role in the Australian film '' Animal Kingdom'' as Joshua "J" Cody, a confused teenager and youngest member of a criminal family in Melbourne's underworld. ...
,
Nikki Reed Nicole Houston Reed (born May 17, 1988) is an American actress known for her portrayal of vampire Rosalie Hale in '' The Twilight Saga'' (2008–2012). She became known in 2003, after the release of the film ''Thirteen'', directed by Catherine ...
, Danny Glover and
Ellen Burstyn Ellen Burstyn (born Edna Rae Gillooly; December 7, 1932) is an American actress. Known for her portrayals of complicated women in dramas, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two Primetime Em ...
. The film had its world premiere at the
Newport Beach Film Festival The Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) is an annual film festival in Newport Beach, California, typically held in late April. In 2022, it was announced that the festival have permanently changed its date to be held in October, as the festival beg ...
on April 25, 2015. It was scheduled to be released on March 11, 2016, in a limited release and through
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by Breaking Glass Pictures and Reel Red Films.


Premise

A 15-year-old girl named Scout (
India Ennenga India Ennenga (born November 16, 1994) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Sofia Bernette in the HBO series '' Treme'', Camille Winship in the A&E drama '' The Returned'' and the voice of the titlular character in the Nick Jr. ...
), travels with a suicidal man Sam (
James Frecheville James Aitken Frecheville (; born 14 April 1991) is an Australian actor known for his lead role in the Australian film '' Animal Kingdom'' as Joshua "J" Cody, a confused teenager and youngest member of a criminal family in Melbourne's underworld. ...
), to find her young little sister Lulu (
Onata Aprile Onata Aprile is an American actress, best known for playing the title role in the 2012 film ''What Maisie Knew'', and a supporting role in the 2015 film ''About Scout''. Early life and education Aprile was born on April 24, 2005, in Mohnton, ...
) whilst avoiding Child Services (Danny Glover).


Cast

*
India Ennenga India Ennenga (born November 16, 1994) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Sofia Bernette in the HBO series '' Treme'', Camille Winship in the A&E drama '' The Returned'' and the voice of the titlular character in the Nick Jr. ...
as Scout Havers *
James Frecheville James Aitken Frecheville (; born 14 April 1991) is an Australian actor known for his lead role in the Australian film '' Animal Kingdom'' as Joshua "J" Cody, a confused teenager and youngest member of a criminal family in Melbourne's underworld. ...
as Sam Prescott *
Nikki Reed Nicole Houston Reed (born May 17, 1988) is an American actress known for her portrayal of vampire Rosalie Hale in '' The Twilight Saga'' (2008–2012). She became known in 2003, after the release of the film ''Thirteen'', directed by Catherine ...
as Georgie * Danny Glover as "Red" Freston *
Ellen Burstyn Ellen Burstyn (born Edna Rae Gillooly; December 7, 1932) is an American actress. Known for her portrayals of complicated women in dramas, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two Primetime Em ...
as Gram *
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as Gloria Prescott *
Tim Guinee Timothy S. Guinee (born November 18, 1962) is an American stage, television, and feature-film actor. Primarily known for his roles as Tomin in the television series ''Stargate SG-1'' (1997–2007) and railroad entrepreneur Collis Huntington AMC ...
as Ray *
Onata Aprile Onata Aprile is an American actress, best known for playing the title role in the 2012 film ''What Maisie Knew'', and a supporting role in the 2015 film ''About Scout''. Early life and education Aprile was born on April 24, 2005, in Mohnton, ...
as Tallulah "Lulu" Havers' * Shelley Hennig as Melinda * Kevin Scott Allen as Ride Operator


Production

On October 7, 2013, it was announced that Laurie Weltz would be directing a film "''Scout''", which Beverley A. Gordon, Nic Emiliani and Dwjuan Fox would produce. While the film's stars would be
India Ennenga India Ennenga (born November 16, 1994) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Sofia Bernette in the HBO series '' Treme'', Camille Winship in the A&E drama '' The Returned'' and the voice of the titlular character in the Nick Jr. ...
,
Nikki Reed Nicole Houston Reed (born May 17, 1988) is an American actress known for her portrayal of vampire Rosalie Hale in '' The Twilight Saga'' (2008–2012). She became known in 2003, after the release of the film ''Thirteen'', directed by Catherine ...
, Danny Glover,
Ellen Burstyn Ellen Burstyn (born Edna Rae Gillooly; December 7, 1932) is an American actress. Known for her portrayals of complicated women in dramas, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two Primetime Em ...
,
James Frecheville James Aitken Frecheville (; born 14 April 1991) is an Australian actor known for his lead role in the Australian film '' Animal Kingdom'' as Joshua "J" Cody, a confused teenager and youngest member of a criminal family in Melbourne's underworld. ...
,
Onata Aprile Onata Aprile is an American actress, best known for playing the title role in the 2012 film ''What Maisie Knew'', and a supporting role in the 2015 film ''About Scout''. Early life and education Aprile was born on April 24, 2005, in Mohnton, ...
and Shelley Hennig. On October 28,
Jane Seymour Jane Seymour (c. 150824 October 1537) was Queen of England as the third wife of King Henry VIII of England from their marriage on 30 May 1536 until her death the next year. She became queen following the execution of Henry's second wife, Anne ...
and
Tim Guinee Timothy S. Guinee (born November 18, 1962) is an American stage, television, and feature-film actor. Primarily known for his roles as Tomin in the television series ''Stargate SG-1'' (1997–2007) and railroad entrepreneur Collis Huntington AMC ...
joined the cast of the film. BrownBag Pictures and Decipher Entertainment would handle finance and production.


Filming

The filming began in October 2013 in
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, Reed was spotted there filming some scenes.


Release

The film had its world premiere at the
Newport Beach Film Festival The Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) is an annual film festival in Newport Beach, California, typically held in late April. In 2022, it was announced that the festival have permanently changed its date to be held in October, as the festival beg ...
on April 25, 2015. In November 2015, it was announced that Reel Red Films and Breaking Glass Pictures had acquired U.S distribution rights to the film, with a planned March 2016 release. The film was scheduled to be released on March 11, 2016, in a limited release and through
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.


References


External links

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