Close-Up (2011)
When do we stop running from Life?
85 min
told through the eyes of a failed Philadelphia actor who has succumbed to drug addiction. Our story follows him during the Holidays as he desperately tries to regain everything he has lost in his life; his wife and child, his job, and his pride, before it's too late. Over the course of one day on New Years Eve in New York City, a young vibrant woman, Freebird, shows him how to stand up, discover himself and move on with his life.
- Release date
- June 7, 2011
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Shaun Paul Costello as Straggler
- Valentina Mohle as Freebird
- Alan Ruck as The LA Director
- Ryan Dunn as The Drug Dealer
- Brian Anthony Wilson as The NA Mentor
- Jacqui Schneider as The Wife
- Brian Gallagher as Owner of the Garage
- Jensen Jacobs as The Sister
- Angel R. Sanchez II as The New Boyfriend
- Gabby Gariffo as The Daughter
Crew
- Jose E. Cruz Jr. · Director
- Jose E. Cruz Jr. · Writer
- Shaun Paul Costello · Producer
- Valentina Mohle · Producer
- John Avarese · Composer
- Charlie Anderson · Cinematographer
- Jose E. Cruz Jr. · Editor