About Candy Jar

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• Making / Production
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About

Candy Jar is a 2018 teen drama film that was released on Netflix. The film follows the story of two high school debate rivals, Lona and Bennett, who are fierce competitors. Despite their rivalry, they are forced to work together when they discover that their mothers have been secretly dating. The film explores themes of friendship, love, and the pressure to succeed.

Making / Production

Candy Jar was directed by Ben Shelton and written by Chad Klitzman. The film was produced by Sugar Studios and Bev Land Productions. It was shot on location in various parts of the United States.

Actors

• Samurai Jackson as Lona Skinner - She portrayed the lead character, a driven and ambitious student who is determined to win the debate championships.
• Jacob Latimore as Bennett Russell - He played the role of Lona's debate rival, who eventually becomes her reluctant partner.
• Christina Hendricks as Kathy Skinner - She portrayed Lona's mother who is dating Bennett's father.
• Uzo Aduba as Monique Russell - She played the role of Bennett's mother who is dating Lona's father.
• Tom Bergeron as Dr. Knapp - He portrayed the debate coach of Lona and Bennett's school.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film's original title was "The Standoff".
• Candy Jar was filmed in just 21 days.
• The script for the film was inspired by the writer's personal experiences in high school debate competitions.

Awards

Candy Jar has not received any notable awards as of now.

Quotes

• "Debaters don't do kindness, they do debate." - Lona
• "We’ll never know if we truly love to debate or if we truly hate each other." - Bennett
• "I thought you were my rival, but now I realize you're my partner." - Lona

Music

The soundtrack for Candy Jar features a mix of popular songs from various artists. Some of the songs included are:

• "All Star" by Smash Mouth
• "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve
• "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
• "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor

Soundtrack

Although Candy Jar does not have an official soundtrack album, the film includes a collection of popular songs that are featured in key moments throughout the story.