![]() ![]() Inspired by a true story and directed by Nick Hamm from a solid script by David Hudgins (whose resume on TV series such as “Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood” and “Everwood” makes him a perfect fit for this material), “Gigi & Nate” introduces us to the Gibsons, an All-American family celebrating Fourth of July at their family vacation home in North Carolina. Rated PG-13 (for some thematic material and language). Roadside Attractions presents a film directed by Nick Hamm and written by David Hudgins. This is one of the more sudden and unexpected turns in any movie I’ve seen this year, and while it’s not likely to change anyone’s mind on a hot-button subject, it adds intellectual and emotional heft to a story that had seemed to reach its natural conclusion after about an hour.īack in the day, “Gigi & Nate” would have been a prime-time network “Movie of the Week” or an “ABC Afterschool Special,” in that it has a pleasant but not particularly striking look endearing performances from a familiar cast of esteemed veterans and earnest newcomers, and a storyline designed to provide a few initial chuckles, some light romance, a devastating family setback and finally, a happy ending. What about those animals, though? Is it fair to them to turn them into support creatures for humans? We’re about halfway through the warmhearted and inspirational and seemingly non-controversial coming-of-age drama “Gigi & Nate” when we’re suddenly confronted with those questions. ![]() And we marvel and sometimes shake our heads at features about “unconventional” service animals, from kangaroos to pot-bellied pigs to bearded dragons to hedgehogs and I kid you not there was a story just this week about an alligator named Wally who provides emotional support to a Pennsylvania man. ![]() We all love those viral videos showing service dogs providing aid and comfort to military veterans, the disabled and thousands of others who benefit from the support provided by these specially trained canines. ![]()
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