
Before the Lights Come Up
2013-10-03 · 90 min · Not rated
A medical scare sends a forgotten musical icon back to Los Angeles blowing up the lives of his sister struggling to find her own spotlight, along with the one who got away. Now, facing what’s left unsaid is the only way to put the pieces back together.
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- Directors
- Marc Hampson
- Production companies
- Brotherhood Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 500
Top Cast
Ryan SchwartzmanBen
Vanessa Rose ParkerSam
Charles Gregory SchwartzStephenTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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