Before the Lights Come Up (2013)

It’s hard to tell what’s real.

A medical scare sends a forgotten musical icon back to Los Angeles blowing up the lives of his sister struggling to find her own spotlight, along with the one who got away. Now, facing what’s left unsaid is the only way to put the pieces back together.

Cast (16)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Ryan Schwartzman

Ben

J

Jennica Schwartzman

Casey

Vanessa Rose Parker

Sam

N

Noah Gillett

Greg

S

Susan Boorujy

Babe

M

Marc Hampson

Mitch

B

Brad Hills

Paul Stevens

I

Ian McDavid

Billy

Charles Gregory Schwartz

Stephen

V

Vanessa Reynolds

Sam Nelson

M

Mary Bogh

Dr. Apollo

J

Joe Calarco

Ernie

D

Derek Haupt

Bender

J

Jennifer Kilger

Avery

P

Paul Pesnell

Ron

J

Joseph Schles

Alexander

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