Low Down(2014)
Un Film de Jeff Preiss
The daughter of jazz pianist Joe Albany witnesses her beloved father's struggle -- and failure -- to kick his heroin habit.
Movie: Low Down
Top 10 Billed Cast
Joe Albany
Amy Albany
Gram
Alain
Sheila Albany
Hobbs
Dalton
Cole
Colleen
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Video: Low Down TRAILER 1 (2014) - Elle Fanning, Peter Dinklage Movie HD
Low Down TRAILER 1 (2014) - Elle Fanning, Peter Dinklage Movie HD
Meet The Artists '14: Jeff Preiss - Sundance Film Festival
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