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Synopsis
A musician spends New Year's Day trying to help his friend pay the rent.
Ayuko Babu
Cast
Florence Bracy
Cast
Kenny Merritt
Cast
Juno Lewis
Cast
Charles Bracy
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Brittany Bracy
Cast
Soul
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Billy Woodberry
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R. Ray Barness
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John Rier
Cast
Charles Burnett
Director
Charles Burnett
Writer

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