'Purgatory House' heralds the arrival of a fresh new voice in American narrative. Celeste Davis was 14-years-old when she completed writing the screenplay, and 15 when she starred in this semi-autobiographical feature. As a result, 'Purgatory House' is a living, breathing snapshot of how it truly feels to be a teen in today’s world, undiluted by adult sensibility. Told darkly with quirky, fantastical elements, 'Purgatory House' begins where most stories end, as it chronicles the after-life spiritual journey of Silver Strand: a lonely 14-year-old girl who has abandoned her troubled life of drug addiction in search of unconditional love, but instead finds herself someplace between Heaven and Hell. Here Silver must choose whether she will accept her drab existence, or finally discover within herself the power to change. Her guides along the road to self-enlightenment include God, herself (played by Jim Hanks), a wry Saint (also played by Jim Hanks), and a motley group of fellow teenage souls condemned to the Purgatory house. Told in non-linear fashion and peppered with moments of visionary wonder, Cindy Baer's groundbreaking digital feature dances delicately between childhood and adulthood, between worlds both real and dreamed. 'A charming, touching, clever and all-around brilliantly crafted film' -FILM THREAT Purgatory houses are here on earth. Can we help our kids find the way out?

Forms: Narrative Fiction, Feature
Genres: Educational, Coming of Age , Fantasy, Human Rights, Independent, Post Modern, Dramedy, Culture, Art, Spiritual
Niches: Women, Youth/Teen