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**_The Southern California beach scene in the late 70s_**
A nerdy guy from Chicago (Dennis Christopher) moves to the coast of SoCal where he makes friends with the owner of a local hangout (Seymour Cassel) and gets to stay at his house, ...
California Dreaming
1979Movie92 minEnglish
Young T.T. comes from Chicago to spend the summer in California. He slowly becomes "California-ized," while learning about love and life in the Golden State.
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IMDb6.5/10
Director: John Hancock•Genres: Drama, Comedy
Plot Summary
A group of Black jazz musicians from New York City travel to Los Angeles in search of fame and fortune. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and opportunities that test their friendship and their resolve. The film explores themes of dreams, ambition, and the realities of pursuing a career in the music industry.
Critical Reception
California Dreaming was a modest critical success, praised for its performances and its depiction of the struggles faced by Black artists. While not a major box office hit, it found an appreciative audience for its heartfelt story and engaging soundtrack.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its authentic portrayal of jazz musicians' lives.
- Appreciated for strong performances from its ensemble cast.
- Felt by some to be a bit formulaic in its narrative structure.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film features an original score composed by jazz legend Horace Silver, contributing to its authentic musical backdrop.
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