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Lena's Dreams

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Lena (Marlene Forte) is a struggling actress, but the struggle has been going on for far too long. Although she is now 32 and spending more time waiting tables than pursuing her dreams, she is still finding it hard to give up on her aspirations. When her boyfriend, Mike (Gary Perez), finally decides to stop trying to make it as an actor and embrace a life in the "real world" by working a steady job, Lena begins to have doubts about her goal and considers following in Mike's footsteps.

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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com The gifted actress Forte plays a Cuban-American woman fighting to have a viable career amidst many problems. Rated: B- Jun 2, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews
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Gordon Eriksen

Director

Heather Johnston

Director

Marlene Forte

Lena

Gary Perez

Mike

Susan Peirez

Suze

Jeremiah Birkett

Johnny
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Synopsis Lena (Marlene Forte) is a struggling actress, but the struggle has been going on for far too long. Although she is now 32 and spending more time waiting tables than pursuing her dreams, she is still finding it hard to give up on her aspirations. When her boyfriend, Mike (Gary Perez), finally decides to stop trying to make it as an actor and embrace a life in the "real world" by working a steady job, Lena begins to have doubts about her goal and considers following in Mike's footsteps.
Director
Gordon Eriksen, Heather Johnston
Producer
Chip Garner
Screenwriter
Gordon Eriksen, Heather Johnston
Production Co
Lena's Film, Olympia Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 26m