I Used to Be Famous

I Used to Be Famous

6.0IMDb Score
Released:2015-09-01
Genre:Drama
Duration:16 min
Director:Eddie Sternberg
Actors:Naomi Ackie, Tom Bacon, Byron Konizi, Carrie Rock
Production:Film London
Keywords:autistic

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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