Be True to Me

In this captivating romantic drama set against the backdrop of Fire Island in the summer of 1976, two girls navigate the complexities of love and social status. Jean, a wealthy girl struggling with her self-image and overshadowed by her glamorous sister, finds herself infatuated with newcomer Gil Burke, while Fritz, an outsider with a past connection to Jean, also vies for Gil's attention. As the competition intensifies, the stakes rise beyond a mere tennis trophy, revealing the deep insecurities and desires of youth. Through the intertwined perspectives of Jean and Fritz, Adele Griffin explores the themes of belonging and the urgency of first love with keen insight and wit.