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  1. With The Opening Act, writer-director Steve Byrne offers perceptive insights on the struggles faced by budding stand-up comedians -- and creative dreamers in general. Read Critics Reviews

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  2. Full Review | Original Score: 8/10 | Jan 4, 2021 Matthew Pejkovic Matt's Movie Reviews Steve Byrne hilariously and intimately chronicles the many detours endured on the path towards a dream.

  3. Oct 16, 2020 · Opening Act” takes place over a four-day period where Will, during his first big paying gig, faces a steep learning curve about who he is, why he wants to “do comedy,” and what he needs to do to get better at it. It’s a very insightful insider-baseball look at the creative process.

  4. Oct 16, 2020 · Jimmy O. Yang and Cedric the Entertainer star in 'The Opening Act', a semi-autobiographical comedy about a stand-up comic questioning whether he has the guts for this life.

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  5. Jan 3, 2021 · The Opening Act is not a stand-up comedy movie but a story about the life of a stand-up, including their struggle with life on the road, politics of comedy clubs, confrontations with hecklers, and that inner struggle to keep going and keep growing.

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  6. Oct 13, 2020 · SYNOPSIS: The film follows Will Chu whose true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. He is given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show, opening for his hero, Billy G. Chu has to decide...

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  8. The Opening Act: Directed by Steve Byrne. With Jimmy O. Yang, Alex Moffat, Cedric The Entertainer, Neal Brennan. Will's true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian.

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