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Daydream Believer

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Fresh from a starring role in a New England community-theater production, Valerie Woodbury (Sybil Kempson) relocates to New York City and attempts to make it as an actress. When playwright and actor Kent Black (Louis Puopolo) lets Valerie know that he has her in mind for the lead in his off-Broadway play, she thinks she's on the fast track to success. However, when the experience falls considerably short of her expectations, Valerie must face a not-so-sunny reality.

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Dave Kehr New York Times 09/26/2002
3.5/5
It's the best kind of homemade movie, created with skill, modesty and a pleasing awareness of what works in an ultra-low-budget format that tends to be performance and storytelling, rather than visual expressiveness and technical polish. Go to Full Review V.A. Musetto New York Post 09/26/2002
2.5/4
The story doesn't break any new ground, but the movie has energy. Go to Full Review Film Threat 12/06/2005
3/5
Merle Bertrand Film Threat 12/08/2002
3/5
Most of the performances are solid, if a bit over the top. Go to Full Review Ken Fox TV Guide 09/26/2002
4/5
Bitingly funny, poignantly sad. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Debra Eisenstadt

Director

Sybil Kempson

Valerie Woodbury

Jacqueline Knapp

Margot

Gladden Schrock

Boyd

Louis Puopolo

Kent Black

Andrew Hernin

Carl
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Movie Info

Synopsis Fresh from a starring role in a New England community-theater production, Valerie Woodbury (Sybil Kempson) relocates to New York City and attempts to make it as an actress. When playwright and actor Kent Black (Louis Puopolo) lets Valerie know that he has her in mind for the lead in his off-Broadway play, she thinks she's on the fast track to success. However, when the experience falls considerably short of her expectations, Valerie must face a not-so-sunny reality.
Director
Debra Eisenstadt
Producer
Debra Eisenstadt
Screenwriter
Debra Eisenstadt
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 28m