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Allison Foster and her childhood best friend, Melissa, find themselves attending the same college in a small Midwestern town. Wanting to end her junior year strong, overachiever Allison receives a class assignment that goes beyond the classroom and encourages her to perceive life in a more positive light. Coming from a family that has a past of dealing with mental illness, Allison strives to obtain a more optimistic view with the help of her new boyfriend, Jacob Russell. However, Allison's merry shift of focus may be short-lived, as she did not foresee what was about to change everything. From a Journal to a Journey --"A Story Worth Living" is a fun, witty, romantic drama that will bring tears - both happy and sad - to viewers' eyes. Actress Vanessa Leonard makes her directorial and screenwriting debut in the highly-anticipated feature film, "A Story Worth Living," a tale that inspires audiences to bring out the best in others while making the most out of their own lives. And with popular tunes from Foster the People, Starflyer 59, Further Seems Forever, Southbound Fearing, Cappa and more, A Story Worth Living is sure to be a crowd favorite.

Vanessa Leonard and Joe Morales in A Story Worth Living (2020)

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