Underplayed Gems

Falling Awake (2009)

Falling Awake poster
Directed by
Agustín Fernández
Genre
thriller film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 50m
Rating
6.1 of 10 from 7 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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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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