"Comedy is often misunderstood." 17 January 2009 Comedy, Music 91 mins
A satirical songwriter comes to Los Angeles and puts his life's work in jeopardy.
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Henry Phillips as Henry Phillips
Ellen Ratner as Ellen Pinsky
Matthew Walker as Matt Phillips
Audrey Siegel as Becca
Derek Waters as Dave the Intern
Eddie Pepitone as Eddie
Paul Willson as Bill
Nikki Glaser as Olympia
Wade Kelley as Captain Chaotic
Guilford Adams as Fabian Mann
Mik Scriba as Joel
Evan Arnold as Don Chase
Mark Cohen as Stupid Joe
Michelle Anne Johnson as Jane Crown Jones
Bill Wiley as Sam
Gregori Viens Director
Ian Campbell Cinematography
Gregori Viens Writer
Gregori Viens Editor
Henry Phillips Writer
United States 17 January 2009
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