Hitchcock was inspired to write the script due to his experience on working at a shelter for teenage runaways in Hollywood .
The film 's director , Marc Rocco was attracted to the production when he read the script from Michael Hitchcock .
Michael Hitchcock was inspired to write the script due to his experience on working at a shelter for teenage runaways in Hollywood .
The film 's director , Marc Rocco was attracted to the production when he read the script from Michael Hitchcock .