James Franco’s PALO ALTO Trailer Directed by Gia Coppola

Here’s the first trailer for Gia Coppola‘s Palo Alto, which is based on a series of short stories by James Franco.  This drama revolves around a group of individuals living interconnected lives in the titular city of Palo Alto, California.

In addition to Franco, the film stars Val Kilmer, Jack Kilmer (his son), Emma Roberts, Nat Wolff, Zoe Levin, Claudia Levy, Chris Messina, Keegan Allen, Don Novello, and Talia Shire.

Palo Alto is set to next screen at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado this weekend, hit the jump for the trailer and synopsis.
via: Vulture

An unflinching take on teen angst and adult ineptitude, Palo Alto is from first-time helmer Gia Coppola. Teddy, April, Fred and Emily use booze, marijuana and sex to get through the turmoil of adolescence.