The film is based on the accomplishments of several sources shelters founder kathy difiore, whos portrayed by ann dowd, and whose entrance is preceded by father mccarthy showing apple mounted photos of kathy with mother teresa and ronald reagantwo blessed. Vanessa hudgens film gimme shelter acquired by roadside. Gimme shelter is a 20 american independent christian drama film written and directed by ronald krauss and starring vanessa hudgens, james earl jones, rosario dawson, stephanie szostak, emily meade, ann dowd, and brendan fraser. The way the films three directors david and albert maysles and charlotte zwerin shape the material, the movie is a tribute to the stones as. Gimme shelter is based on a true story about apple bailey, an impoverished teenager who flees from her drugaddicted mother in a plight to save her unborn baby. But zwerin and the maysles brothers also push the bands frontman, mick jagger, to confront the. Im sure the true story is an inspiring one, and i admire apples strength to continue fighting despite all the hardships she went through. Vanessa hudgens gives the best performance of her career nyc movie guru in this uplifting film about one girls struggle to find love, acceptance and redemption. Directed by albert maysles, david maysles, charlotte zwerin. Synopsis sometimes you have to leave home to find your family. Gimme shelter is a 1970 rockumentary film and concert film, documenting the 1969 american tour by the rolling stones, then hitting their peak as artists. It was shot by albert and david maysles and directed by the maysles brothers and charlotte zwerin. Its the back story of the movie, the life of kathy difiore, the real.
I was so moved that after i found out it was based on a true story, i looked up the shelter from the movie and made a donation. Ive had this kit for 1020 years and have helped people open. Vanessas shocking gimme shelter transformation youtube. It is based on a true story about a runaway teenage girl who gets pregnant and is placed in a home for pregnant girls. This is where writerdirector ron krauss falters while telling the admittedly inspirational true story of a pregnant, destitute teenager who ended up at. Amazingly, cameras were there to capture it all, the footage featured in the 1970 film gimme shelter, which is available for rent on a variety of. The film tells the story of apple bailey, a pregnant teenager played by vanessa hudgens, and the terrible abuse she received at home before coming to the several sources shelter designed for. At the films recent press day, hudgens spoke about going outside of her comfort zone and tackling more diverse dramatic roles in spring breakers, frozen ground and. What began as difiores offer to take one pregnant teenager into her home has become a group of shelters and a network of resources for women who need help. The scenes of apple in the shelter all the other pregnant girls are the films best, but the shelter doesnt appear until halfway through, krauss having decided for some reason to hold it back. A pregnant teenager flees her abusive mother in search of her father, only to be rejected by her stepmother and forced to survive on the streets until a compassionate stranger offers a hopeful alternative. Based on a true story centering on 16yearold agnes apple bailey vanessa hudgens, gimme shelter uncovers the struggle for survival and the hope of redemption through the harsh realities. The direction in gimme shelter is so artless that, if not seen on a big screen, it would be. Amazing true story such a moving film, you will need your tissues.
Gimme shelter is partly a concert film, capturing the stones at the peak of their powers. Based on a true story, gimme shelter ultimately is about the work of kathy difiore, who created christian shelters for pregnant teens who. With vanessa hudgens, rosario dawson, brendan fraser, james earl jones. The film tells the true story of difiore, a devout catholic who left her wall street job when she felt god was asking her for more. Based on a true story that centers on 16yearold agnes apple bailey vanessa hudgens, gimme shelter uncovers the struggle for survival and. New movie gimme shelter inspired by true story of new jersey womans three decades of quiet dedication to homeless teen mothers opens january 24, 2014 from the outside, the home appears to be just another of the ranchstyle homes typical of this part of northern new jersey suburban landscape. Gimme shelter, based on a true story, is about a pregnant teenager called apple played by vanessa hudgens of high school musical fame who runs away from her abusive mother and prefers life on. Inside, however, lives have been transformed daily for over 30 years thanks to a remarkable woman named kathy difiore.
Given the other options available in theaters right now and there arent many that merit viewing gimme shelter is a heartmoving and inspiring drama that rings true. Still, the fact remains that krauss lacks the filmmaking talents to do this story justice. Gimme shelter addresses a topic many in our society do not want to hear or talk about. A teenager sets out to find her biological father and is forced into the streets in a journey of survival. Gimme shelter, in general, is an indie film that captures all the phases of a difficult life in the streets of a city. Vanessa hudgens latest film, gimme shelter, is based on an inspiring true story in which she plays a pregnant teenager named apple, who has been abused and felt unwanted all her life. Vanessa hudgens gives the best performance of her career in this uplifting film about one girls. Gimme shelter is a 1970 britishamerican documentary film directed by albert and david maysles and charlotte zwerin chronicling the last weeks of the rolling stones 1969 us tour which culminated in the disastrous altamont free concert. It was impressive to watch her during the first half of the film because.
With mick jagger, keith richards, mick taylor, charlie watts. Rosario dawson also gives an excellent performance and shows us why she is one of the most underrated actresses in hollywood. From an artistic perspective, ron krauss heavyhanded drama, gimme shelter, fails almost entirely. This film was based on the true story of the work of several sources shelters and the coming of age story of one of their teens played by vanessa hudgens turned away by her father played by brendan fraser because of her decision to have her child. I have written a book called, gimme love, gimme hope, gimme shelter.
Roadside attractions acquires vanessa hudgensstarrer. Shelter isnt a true story, but director paul bettany. The actress toplines a basedontrueevents drama, portraying an abused teen who finds support in a shelter for pregnant girls. A harrowing documentary of the stones 1969 tour, with much of the focus on the tragic concert at altamont. The story behind the story of gimme shelter peanuts. Gimme shelter is a film directed by ron krauss with rosario dawson, brendan fraser, vanessa hudgens, james earl jones, year. Kathy difiore discusses the real life story behind, gimme shelter. Gimme shelter, written and directed by ronald krauss and based on a true story, follows apple, a teenager who has a drugaddicted mother and a. Based on a true story, gimme shelter ultimately is about the work of kathy difiore, who created christian shelters for pregnant teens who want to keep their babies. James earl jones, brendan fraser and rosario dawson. After running away from her abusive mother, a streetwise teen seeks refuge with her father, but he rejects her when he learns that shes pregnant. The film is named after gimme shelter, the lead track from the groups 1969 album let it bleed. Gimme shelter is not a concert film but a statement of a sea change, of the group way back when and of an end to its and the publics innocence and to the counterculture that once flourished.
The scenes of apple in the shelter all the other pregnant girls are the films best, but the shelter doesnt appear until halfway through, krauss having decided for some reason to. Gimme shelter by the rolling stones by mick wall classic rock 28 april 2014 written by keef as he brooded over anitas dalliance with mick, gimme shelter represented something darker and more universal. Gimme shelter, based on a true story, is about a pregnant teenager. From the outside, the home appears to be just another of the ranchstyle homes typical of this part of northern new jersey suburban landscape. Kathy and director ronald krauss were on hand for a q and a with the screening audience on the film gimme shelter which opens in theaters nationwide on. A pregnant teenager flees life with her drugaddicted mother and ends up living on the street before being welcomed into her first real home in gimme shelter, an extraordinary tale of survival and redemption inspired by actual events. And no song on let it bleed articulates this dread with greater force than the apocalyptic gimme shelter, in which mick jagger sings of a fire sweepin our very street today, like a mad bull lost his way. Maybe a little bit of 8 mile or precious, gimme shelter reminds a bit of these films, but the motion picture still keeps its originality of story and of course performances. This documentary was created to inform and support the film gimme shelter. The film is named after a song from the stones album let it bleed 1969 the film was originally supposed to be a. Shelter may not be based on one specific true story, but the film does endeavor to be faithful to the experience of the millions of homeless individuals living in new york image. Her heroism has been brought to the national forefront by a new movie called gimme shelter which was released earlier this year. Over all, a solid film that will take you on an emotional rollercoaster and ends with hope and joy.
Gimme shelter is a 20 american independent drama film written and directed by ronald krauss based on a true story about a pregnant teenager, apple vanessa hudgens, who runs away from her. Gimme shelter movie inspiration, kathy difiore risen. In gimme shelter, a priest reaches out to smooth a path the. Apple bailey played brilliantly by vanessa hudgens is a 16yearold who runs away from her mother june played by an almost unrecognizable rosario dawson. Struggling to survive and search for a life beyond the street, apple is rejected at every turn she makes. Mick jagger tells the story behind gimme shelter and. In an interview last november with melissa block for the npr program all things considered, jagger talked about those lyrics. Gimme shelter is touted as being based on a true story. Gimme shelter is based on a true story of one young woman at one of.
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