Just as the business which Steve helped create, American Lightsticks, is on the brink of collapse, a huge 'deal' suddenly materializes, and he and his partners are sure that their lives have changed forever. A true-to-life comedy inspired by actual events.
Acting
William Mapother's sweaty desperation is uncomfortably authentic.
Writing
Based on real events that are somehow more absurd than fiction.
Director
Don Most
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Don Most is best known as Ralph Malph from Happy Days—this is his feature directorial debut after decades in TV.
The real American Lightsticks scandal encapsulates pre-2008 crash mentality: leverage, hype, and believing your own pitch deck.
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