Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story

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Based on a True Story

2009

0h 24m

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Overview

A struggling screenwriter falls victim to an unscrupulous talent & literary agent while trying to break into the entertainment industry.

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9 members

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Ken Munday

Nathan Jacobs

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David Cairns

Roger Dawn

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Sarah Sordoni

Dayna DeLuca

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Krista Leis

Kirsten Matthews

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Brent Buchanan

Sean William

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Christien Kekosz

Chris Murray

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Pablo Pelloni

Chris DeLuca

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Joe Dawe

Thug

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Ashley Brooke

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