In 'Edge of Seventeen,' the debut of Brooks' latest protegee
Brooks, whose credits run from Taxi to Terms of Endearment, ''Broadcast News to The Simpsons, was struck by the moment.
[...] they eventually turned that script into the Toronto International Film Festival's closing night movie, "Edge of Seventeen."
The film, which premieres Saturday in Toronto and opens in theaters Nov. 18, summons the spirit of a John Hughes film and gives the teen movie a refreshingly real, R-rated spin, capturing all of the age's awkwardness, self-doubt and quickly maturing smarts.
[...] at Gracie Films, Brooks' production company, that's the modus operandi, one that differs considerably from Hollywood's typical development process.
The process made me know I really wanted to pay respect to the messiness and the complicated nature of this age.
The final product, Brooks says, vindicated Craig's promise to him.