(Almost) A Star
2025-11-09 · 15 min · Not rated
In the pursuit of chasing her dreams, a young dancer must choose between her passion and the very roof over her head before reality takes its toll...
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- Directors
- Keilah Ayum
- Production companies
- Partner House, Creative Pad, Macy Films
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- Released
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Loye HawkinsAllen Wilson (Grand Dad)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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