Adventures of Power
March to the beat of your own drum. Even if you don't have one.
2008 · 89 min · ★ 5.1 · Comedy, Music
In his quest to become the world's greatest air-drummer, a small-town dreamer must overcome obstacles and ridicule to save the day.
Directed by Ari Gold · Written by Ari Gold
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Michael McKean Harlan -
Shoshannah Stern Annie -
Adrian Grenier Dallas Houston -
Jane Lynch Joni -
Chiu Chi-Ling Michael Fong -
Steven Williams Carlos -
Jimmy Jean-Louis Aubelin -
Nick Kroll Versatio Bakir -
Wai Ching Ho Yolanda Fong -
Eric Wareheim Money -
Travis Johns Brian 'Brain Dog' Calucci
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