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Songs For Alexis

Songs For Alexis

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Documentary

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Songs for Alexis is a love story following two young teenagers fight for identity and love for each other in a grown up world.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

75 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

27 November 2014

Country

Cast

Ryan Cassata

Ryan Cassata

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Alexis Ann

Alexis Ann

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Francine Cassata

Francine Cassata

self

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