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That Thing You Do!
A Pennsylvania band scores a hit in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as it can, with lots of help from its manager.
Frank and Cindy
G.J. Echternkamp tells the story of his relationship with his parents, his mother Cindy and his step-father, Frank. Frank used to be a member of OXO, a band from the '80s whose one hit wonder scored with the song "Whirly Girl". Cindy was the ultimate groupie who married Frank and thought life would be glamorous and award shows, but it's not how it turned out.
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Rene Russo Cindy Brown
Oliver Platt Frank Garcia
Johnny Simmons GJ Echternkamp
Jane Levy Kate
Marc Maron Gilbert
Ron Myles 
Fabianne Therese Melissa
Claire Titelman Claire
Nicholas Loiacano Billy Smeer
Joseph Oliveira Drunk Man at Bar
Matthew Tilley Superfan Matt
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