
Avalanche
· 13 min · Not rated
Underemployed and reeling from a recent miscarriage, a comedy writer's life is getting less funny by the minute. When she lands a meeting that could turn it all around she has to choose: tell the truth or go for the laugh? A poignant comedy based on a true story.
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- Directors
- Heather Jack
- Production companies
- Two Wheeler Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Lennon ParhamSharon
Vivian BangOlivia
Tara KarsianDonna
Bill GlassDr. Salzbern
Yanni WalkerBrad the Director
Arielle SiegelReceptionist (V.O.)
Mallory PortnoyMom (V.O.)
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