Ep 91 | Conversation with Jake Holley
Episode description
In the ever-spinning wheel of high school life, Dakota Riley, an ambitious young athlete, gears up for his senior year amidst the familiar cadence of teenage routines – sports, classrooms, family dinners, and bustling school hallways. With dreams of athletic glory guiding his path, Dakota has meticulously constructed the framework of his identity within the confines of a calculated blueprint. However, as the dust of reality settles, Dakota finds himself at a crossroads, torn between the persona he’s crafted and the person he truly is.
In this captivating coming-of-age tale lies a constellation of remarkable performances, including a star-making turn by the talented Jake Holley. In the directorial debut of Benjamin Howard, ‘Riley’ defies convention and sidesteps cliches, emerging as a refreshing gem in the world of coming-of-age cinema. Listen to our interview with Jake Holley as we journey through this poignant exploration of identity, ambition, and self-discovery.
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