Close-Up (2011)
told through the eyes of a failed Philadelphia actor who has succumbed to drug addiction. Our story follows him during the Holidays as he desperately tries to regain everything he has lost in his life; his wife and child, his job, and his pride, before it's too late. Over the course of one day on New Years Eve in New York City, a young vibrant woman, Freebird, shows him how to stand up, discover himself and move on with his life.
Director:
Jose E. Cruz Jr.
Writer:
Jose E. Cruz Jr.
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Shaun Paul Costello as Straggler |
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Valentina Mohle as Freebird |
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Alan Ruck as The LA Director |
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Ryan Dunn as The Drug Dealer |
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Brian Anthony Wilson as The NA Mentor |
| Writing | Jose E. Cruz Jr. | Screenplay |
| Directing | Jose E. Cruz Jr. | Director |