When First We Practice to Deceive (2024)

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A phone call from prison, a bag of cash and drugs, and a missing person ignite a series of events that upend the lives of a jazz club singer and a good Samaritan. Set in a small nightclub and filled with classic jazz standards and a lively soundtrack, this neo-noir film tells a fast-paced story filled with twists and turns.
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Jun 07, 2024
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01h 22m
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A phone call from prison, a bag of cash and drugs, and a missing person ignite a series of events that upend the lives of a jazz club singer and a good Samaritan. Set in a small nightclub and filled with classic jazz standards and a lively soundtrack, this neo-noir film tells a fast-paced story filled with twists and turns.

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