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Based on a True Story

2009-04-27 · 24 min · Not rated

Drama

A struggling screenwriter falls victim to an unscrupulous talent & literary agent while trying to break into the entertainment industry.

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Directors
Ryan Neill
Production companies
JV Productions
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ken MundayNathan Jacobs
David CairnsRoger Dawn
Sarah SordoniDayna DeLuca
Krista LeisKirsten Matthews
Brent BuchananSean William
Christien KekoszChris Murray
Pablo PelloniChris DeLuca
Joe DaweThug
Ashley BrookeNews Anchor

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