It's Not All Sunshine and Roses
A short indie film
The Day My Kid Went Punk
A nerdy teen makes himself over as a punk rocker, embarrassing his conservative parents in the process.
Top Billed Cast
Jay Underwood Terry
Christine Belford Louise
Bernie Kopell Tom
Craig Bierko Carl Warner
Roxie Roker Phyllis Brooks
James Noble Max Smiley
Albert Hague Professor Steinberg
Jay W. MacIntosh Mrs. Rehnquist
Holly Fields Lisa Kirk
Michael Hartung Punk Rocker
Josh Freese Punk Rocker
Troy Johnson Punk Rocker
Matt Grindstaff Punk Rocker
Jef Travis Stevie
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