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'Fairyland' recalls a girl's life with her poet father in pre-AIDS San Francisco

'Fairyland' recalls a girl's life with her poet father in pre-AIDS San Francisco

Summary

The movie "Fairyland" is based on Alysia Abbott's memoir about her childhood with her gay father in 1970s San Francisco. Directed by Andrew Durham and produced by Sofia Coppola, the film captures the pre-AIDS era when San Francisco was a hub for creative and unconventional lifestyles. The film is set to release on October 10.

Key Facts

  • "Fairyland" is a film based on Alysia Abbott's memoir, "Fairyland: A Memoir of My Father."
  • The memoir describes Alysia's upbringing with her gay father in 1970s San Francisco.
  • Sofia Coppola produced the film after being inspired by Abbott’s childhood story.
  • Actor Scoot McNairy plays Alysia's father, Steve Abbott, in the movie.
  • San Francisco at the time was known for its bohemian culture, attracting many creative and unconventional people.
  • The film is directed by Andrew Durham, marking his feature film directorial debut.
  • The film is scheduled for wide release on October 10.

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