Hurts Like Hell by Joey Poach

Hurts Like Hell

Feature · Drama · 116 pages

Status: Spec

High school sophomore, MIKEY, is diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare immune disorder that leaves him partially paralyzed. With no guarantee of recovery, Mikey must navigate through the awkward, turbulent world that is high school all from the seat of his brand-new wheelchair. Inspired by actual events.

Written by Joey Poach

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Semifinalist, ScreenCraft Film Fund Fall 2024

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Joey Poach

Verified WGA Member

Los Angeles, California

Joey is a professional screenwriter, director & producer. He’s worked in post-production, talent management & development. Joey specializes in telling human stories with relatable characters across genres and has feature screenplays under option by a number of well-known production companies. A graduate of the University of North Carolina School...

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