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Unscripted (2005)
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Unscripted is the on going tales of three out of work actors navigating the rough terrain of Los Angeles. In a land where the universal word for actors is "No", Unscripted takes a look at these three kind souls just trying to survive. Bryan is the nice guy suffering the indignaties of a young actor from backstabbing to humiliation. Krista is a girl trying to break the mold of always being the sexy girl but continually finds herself in print advertisements as the bombshell. Then Jennifer is a young girl virtually antagonized for her looks but maintains a healthy attitude. As these three mutual friends sit in on an acting class, lead by the legendary Goddard Fult, a man of many words which can be occasionally harsh but constructive criticism and genuine passion for the craft show in his teachings.
Style:
humorous, semi serious, light, captivating, realistic, sexual, sexy
Plot:
filmmaking, actor's life, showbiz, media, lifestyle, aspiring actor, casting, audition, hollywood, satire, artists and showbiz, media satire, actor, actress, acting audition, actor playing himself
Time:
21st century, contemporary
Place:
usa, los angeles
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
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Duration: 60 min.
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Audience:
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Plot:
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Country: USA
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Story:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Country: USA
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Country: USA
Duration: 21 min.
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Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Story:
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Story:
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Plot:
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Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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TV show
Story:
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Style:
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Audience:
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Plot:
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Story:
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Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Story:
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Style:
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Story:
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Style:
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Country: USA
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Story:
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Country: USA
TV show
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Country: USA
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Story:
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Story:
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Story:
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Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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TV show
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TV show
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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