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201583 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

blessed

201583 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A struggling actress, dancer, and singer in New York City hires a filmmaker to document her life and career in the competitive entertainment industry.

“She's paying for her 15 minutes.”

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A struggling actress, dancer, and singer in New York City hires a filmmaker to document her life and career in the competitive entertainment industry.

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Rich Costalesdirector

Kailee McGee

Kailee McGeedirector

Rich Costaleswriter

Kailee McGee

Kailee McGeewriter

Dallas Mapleshadecast

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Dallas Mapleshade, a struggling actress, dancer, and singer, seeks to reshape her career in New York City. She hires a filmmaker to document her life and the challenges she faces in the entertainment industry. Over 83 minutes, #blessed captures her aspirations and the determination needed to pursue success. The film presents a candid look at the realities of artistic ambition, reflecting the experiences of many artists striving for recognition in a competitive field.

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