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'Brokeback Mountain' writers, Cary Fukunaga developing film about true story of Jadin and Joe Bell

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Cary Fukunaga, the Emmy-winning director of HBO hit True Detective's first season, and Brokeback Mountain Oscar-winning writers Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry are teaming up to create a film about the real life story of father and son Joe and Jadin Bell. Fifteen-year-old gay Oregon teen Jadin Bell died by suicide in January 2013 and his father Joe decided to honor his son's memory by beginning "Joe's Walk For Change," a cross country walk to educate anyone willing to listen about the effects of bullying. Joe was sadly hit by a truck and killed during his walk through Colorado in October 2013.

Fukunaga is set to develop, produce and direct the as-yet untitled film with Ossana and McMurtry penning the screenplay. The film will be released by A24 and will be the company's first internally developed and produced film.

May 1, 2015

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