Falling Awake (2009)
- Directed by
- Agustín Fernández
- Genre
- thriller film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 6.1 of 10 from 7 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A Latino musician in New York City tries to rise above the challenges of his poor neighborhood. He works toward a better life while staying true to his music and community.
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What happens
Falling Awake (originally titled Shine On) is a 2009 musical drama film directed by Agustín Fernández, who co-wrote it with Michael Baez and Doug Klozzner. Andrew Cisneros stars as a Latino musician in New York City who attempts to overcome the problems of his poor neighborhood. It premiered at the New York International Latino Film Festival and was released in the U.S. on January 29, 2010. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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