Premise: Palo Alto is a 2013 American drama film written and directed by Gia Coppola, based on James Franco's short story collection "Palo Alto" (2010). Franco stars, along with Emma Roberts, Jack Kilmer, Nat Wolff and Zoe Levin. Jack Kilmer's father, Val Kilmer, also appears briefly in the film as Stewart, Emma Roberts' stepdad.
Hypothesis: Palo Alto was based on a true story.