Near-Death Experience Changes Everything in First Exclusive Quarter Trailer
A Turning Point for Kelly
Kelly, played by Bascom, has long preferred solitude. In high school, she worked as a librarian’s assistant, despite the book dust aggravating her asthma. A serious episode of low blood sugar changes her outlook. As she explores life with the support of family and co-workers, she also draws on an unusually vivid imagination.
A Story From Experience
Bascom wrote Quarter using her experiences as a young person with diabetes. She also co-directed the film with Manor, who previously worked with her on the television series Mondays and plays the lead.
Festival and Release Plans
Quarter premiered earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival. Shields described it there as “one of the first type 1 diabetes movies.” The film is set for release November 13, one day before World Diabetes Day. Tickets are available through CinemaVillage.com.
Key points
- Kelly reconsiders her isolated life after a near-death experience linked to low blood sugar.
- Kelsey Bascom wrote the film from her own experiences as a young diabetic.
- Brooke Shields executive-produced and co-stars in Quarter.
- The film is scheduled for November 13, ahead of World Diabetes Day.