Standing Up, Falling Down(2020)
A comedy about second chances.
An unlikely friendship kindles between a struggling stand-up comedian from L.A. — forced to move back home to Eastern Long Island with his tail between his legs — and a tragically flawed, but charming and charismatic, alcoholic dermatologist. Discovering to be kindred spirits, each helps the other find healing, in addition to the confidence to face the "failures" in their lives.
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Marty
Scott
Megan
Becky
Owen
Ruis
Gary Rollins
Jeanie Rollins
Adam
Taylor
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