FILM
A bald, out of work actor finds immediate and overwhelming success when he discovers the power of persona in the form of a cheap wig.
Directed by Marcus Mizelle
Starring Jesse O'Neill, Joel Hogan, Jandres Burgos, Greg Perrow, Najee De-Tiege, Bryson Pitts, Paul Michael Draper
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| First cinema release anywhere | 1 January 2015 (the United States) |
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| Country | In cinemas |
|---|---|
| United States | 1 Jan 2015 |
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