Greg Gaines Research Paper

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Greg Gaines’ is a self conscious teen who's overwhelming insecurities are stopping him from living his life to the fullest. Greg’s and his only friend Earl Jackson, share a love of old films together. This drives them to produce their own short films inspired by their favorite movies which they refuse to show anyone. Greg’s life started to change when his mom insisted that he get back in touch with an old friend of his called Rachel, who unfortunately had been diagnosed with leukemia. To Greg’s dismay, his mom thought it would cheer Rachel up to spend

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