I Used to Be Famous

I Used to Be Famous

A South London fairytale

2015 · 16 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama

A culture clash between a washed-up pop star and a musically talented young man with autism. These opposite characters transform each other's worlds through the power of music.

Directed by Eddie Sternberg · Written by Eddie Sternberg

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