A Sort of Homecoming (film)
A Sort of Homecoming is an American drama film directed by Maria Burton and starring Katherine McNamara, Laura Marano, Parker Mack, Michelle Clunie and Kathleen Wilhoite. It premiered March 14, 2015 at the Omaha Film Festival. Plot. Amy Hartington returns to her home town in Louisiana from her career in New York City upon request of her high school debate coach. In flashbacks, she recalls her senior year, the politics surrounding debate competitions and her relationship with Nick (Parker Mack), her debate partner. Laura Marano told Twist Magazine, "At the core of it, "A Sort  of Homecoming" is about this character finding herself, not only with her support system, but within herself." Production. Production for the film began in February 2014 and spanned much of the spring of that year. While a few scenes were shot in New Orleans, the majority were shot in Lafayette, Louisiana, hometown of the writer and producers. Distribution. After playing film festivals for most of 2015, "A Sort of Homecoming" was released digitally in the United States by MarVista Entertainment.