MONTREAL — Pure Taboo, the taboo-centric XBIZ Award-winning studio, has debuted “The Gold Star,” starring Whitney Wright and available today on PureTaboo.com.
Wright took on the monumental task of writing the painfully realistic screenplay about a pregnant abused woman (Ivy Wolfe, in a nonsex role) who is unable to escape the clutches of her controlling deputy mayor husband (Isiah Maxwell).
“What are you doing here? He’s going to hurt you,” whispered Wolfe to Wright, who has broken into the bedroom to save her from the house of horrors. “We’re leaving tonight,” Wright said in “The Gold Star.” “He’s not going to hurt you anymore.”
Wright’s concept of recording her sexual encounter with Maxwell to distract him is one of Pure Taboo’s darker storylines that is especially important these days, according to XBIZ award-winning director Bree Mills.
“Domestic violence is more common than we want to believe, and Whitney wanted to tackle this delicate subject head-on, taking viewers on a journey that many people have unfortunately traveled,” Mills said.
“This is more than just a love story, it’s about real friendship and being there for someone when they need help the most.”
“This episode was inspired by some of my favorite movies,” Wright said. “I love suspense, drama, and a good plot twist, so I incorporated them all into ‘The Gold Star.’ When her future plans begin to crumble, my character is forced to resort to a dangerous last-ditch effort to save her partner from the hands of her abusive husband. It’s startling, emotional, and has a great ending that I’m ecstatic for everyone to see."
Launched in September, PureTaboo is operated by the Gamma Films Group, the production arm of Gamma Entertainment.
The trailer and full scene for “The Gold Star” is available at PureTaboo.com/The-Gold-Star. Find out more about Whitney Wright at her official cast page.
