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Bobby is a New Jersey parole officer who's been sneaking off to acting class. His wife doesn't know. His coworkers just found out. A dark comedy from writer-director David LaRosa.
Sabina Dana Plasse
17 ratings · 100% rated it 4 stars or higher
“An unusual story about being cornered in life, with a few dead ends that are hard to navigate.”Film Threat
“Whaley shows his acting chops and never loses a beat throughout the film.”Film Threat
“Many comedic moments and authentic New Jersey style, accents, and street culture… an interesting, New Jersey-esque soundtrack.”Film Threat
“This movie has swagger and a sense of humor, just like the leading character. I didn't expect it to go so deep.”Prime Video viewer · ★★★★
“The acting feels honest. It's the kind of performances that make characters feel like real people rather than actors playing parts. It's the kind of movie that stays with you after the credits roll.”JD · Prime Video viewer · ★★★★★
“I wish movies like this were still the norm and not the exception.”Prime Video viewer · ★★★★
Bobby Cannonnolli is a New Jersey parole officer who has stopped pretending to like his life. So he starts sneaking off to acting class on company time. It's there he meets Claire, an actor and film student who makes him think a second act might actually be possible.
At home, his wife Danielle has disappeared into caring for her injured brother, pulling away from Bobby and their daughter. At work, his coworkers smell weakness and start circling. When they expose him, everything Bobby has been avoiding lands at once.
Proudly filmed in the State of New Jersey.
Produced by Phoenix Rising Productions. Full cast and crew on IMDb
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