A Reason to Believe (1995) - Turner Classic Movies

A Reason to Believe


1h 49m 1995

Brief Synopsis

Charlotte is a popular girl on campus whose boyfriend Wesley belongs to a notorious fraternity--one with a reputation for hedonistic partying and a sexual bravado that has earned them an unparalleled record when it comes to scoring with the prettiest girls. When Allison attends a wild fraternity par

Film Details

Also Known As
Reason to Believe
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1995
Production Company
Pioneer Pictures (Hungary); Showcase Entertainment
Distribution Company
Castle Hill Productions
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Oxford, Ohio, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 49m

Synopsis

Charlotte is a popular girl on campus whose boyfriend Wesley belongs to a notorious fraternity--one with a reputation for hedonistic partying and a sexual bravado that has earned them an unparalleled record when it comes to scoring with the prettiest girls. When Allison attends a wild fraternity party while Wesley is out of town, she finds herself drinking and dancing with his fraternity brother, Jim. Queasy after too many beers, Charlotte retires to Wesley's room and soon Jim joins her, forcing her into an unwanted sexual encounter. The incident changes Charlotte's life. She feels ashamed, blaming herself, and when she finally finds the courage to speak out--aided by an on-campus feminist group--she is ignored, disbelieved and ostracized by her former friends. The ensuing experience ends up challenging the trust and friendship of a group that thought they would be friends forever.

Film Details

Also Known As
Reason to Believe
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1995
Production Company
Pioneer Pictures (Hungary); Showcase Entertainment
Distribution Company
Castle Hill Productions
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Oxford, Ohio, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 49m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Fall September 22, 1995

Released in United States October 27, 1995

Released in United States on Video April 16, 1996

Feature directorial debut for Douglas Tirola who attended Miami University and received a Master of Fine Arts degree in writing from Columbia University in New York City.

Began shooting July 19, 1993.

Completed shooting September 23, 1993.

Released in United States on Video April 16, 1996

Released in United States Fall September 22, 1995

Released in United States October 27, 1995 (Los Angeles)