Hungry

2015

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20 min
When an idealistic grade school teacher finds out that children in her school are going hungry – thanks to federal cutbacks – it compels her to do things she wouldn’t have thought she could do, like speaking up in public and confronting a Congressman.

Director:

Jillie Simon, Thomas Simon

Producers:

Jillie Simon, Thomas Simon

Actors:

Jillie Simon, Eric Roberts, Alex Emanuel

Languages:

English

Awards & Festivals:

Indie Spirit Award, Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema; Best Social Message Award, Festival Angaelica; Make A Difference Award, San Diego Kids International Film Festival; Best Performance in an Acting Role, Jillie Simon, Action on Film Festival; Best Actress Nominee, Burbank International Film Festival; BLOW-UP Chicago International Arthouse Film Festival; Big Apple Film Festival; Artemis Women In Action Film Festival; Socially Relevant Film Festival