I Used to Be Famous

I Used to Be Famous

I Used to Be Famous

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I Used to Be Famous

"A South London fairytale"

2015

0h 16m

6.0(2 votes)

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Overview

A culture clash between a washed-up pop star and a musically talented young man with autism. These opposite characters transform each other's worlds through the power of music.

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Film London

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Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

Naomi Ackie

Amber

Naomi Ackie

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Tom Bacon

Vince

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Byron Konizi

Stevie

Byron Konizi

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Carrie Rock

Britney

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