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Having Fun Up There (2014)
Having Fun Up There follows Mark, a 37 year old musician in crisis. Mark has long since given up on the idea of being successful with his music, but his relationships, job prospects, and self-esteem are strained by his desire to continue playing. Throughout the Fall, Mark tries to get a handle on his better-late-than-never adulthood, as his art continues to both destroy him and save him.
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Having Fun Up There follows Mark, a 37 year old musician in crisis. Mark has long since given up on the idea of being successful with his music, but his relationships, job prospects, and self-esteem are strained by his desire to continue playing. Throughout the Fall, Mark tries to get a handle on his better-late-than-never adulthood, as his art continues to both destroy him and save him.
Rating:NR
Genre:Comedy, Drama
Written By:Geoff Tarulli
In Theaters:5/2/2014
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Runtime:66 minutes
Studio:Red Cow Entertainment
Cast
Frankie Frain
Director
Jon Ryan
Mark Kessel
Maria Natapov
Carla
Lisa Lynn Dempsey
Beth McMillion
Hana Carpenter
Kerry (Berklee Girl)
Frankie Frain
Noah
Charlie Tacker
Neil Kessel
Rhiannon Angell
Idea Person
Luisa Maria Badaracco
Jen Kessel
Jason Baldock
Hobnail Boots Drummer
Chris Barrett
Hobnail Boots Keyboardist
Shyla Beal
Birthday Party Guest
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