Malcolm Farrell | Rich Kids Premiere

Malcolm Farrell is pictured with Ricky Catter at the Rich Kids premiere in Houston, Tx.

The movie tells the story of a group of kids who break into an abandoned mansion in order to party it up. The fun inevitably ends, leading to a climax that addresses issues of race, class, gender, and violence.

The story was inspired by events that happened at Somers’ parents’ house, which they vacated during the housing crisis. But Somers, who is white, was committed to bringing the experience of the marginalized kids to the screen. To that end, she partnered with her longtime friend, former Austin resident David Saldaña, to write a script that reflected a more intersectional point of view. She also incorporated some of the life experiences of her cast into the script.