Gigi & Nate is a 2022 coming-of-age drama film directed by Nick Hamm, from a screenplay by David Hudgins. The film is based on a true story of a quadriplegic and a capuchin monkey.
The story of Nate Gibson, a young man whose life is turned upside down after he suffers a near-fatal illness and is left a quadriplegic. Moving forward seems near impossible until he meets his unlikely service animal, Gigi -- a curious and intelligent capuchin monkey. Although she is trained to assist Nate with his basic needs, Gigi helps Nate find what he needs most of all: hope.
The cast includes Charlie Rowe, Marcia Gay Harden, Jim Belushi, Zoe Margaret Colletti, Josephine Langford, and Diane Ladd.
Gigi & Nate is scheduled to be released in theaters on September 2nd, courtesy of Roadside Attractions. Watch the official trailer below.