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Almost Famous
Almost Famous is a musical comedy drama film released in 2000.It tells a fictional story of a young boy hitting the road with an up coming fictitious rock and roll band Stillwater while reporting for Rolling stone publications.It tells of the hustle he had to go through to get his first cover story published.Raised by a bright,loving but strict mom who has outlawed rock music in her home for fears of drug abuse that have helped her drive a wedge between her and her two children.From the handwritten credits to the bittersweet finale,Crowe's comedy valentine is an indelible,hearthbreaking romance of music,women,and the privelege of youth.Produced by Cameron Crowe and Ian Bryce starring Bijou Phillips,Phillip Seymour Hoffman,Fairuza Balk,Anna Paquin,Noah Taylor and Zooey Deschanel.
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