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Raise Your Voice (2004)

Director: Sean McNamara

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From Time Out New York

After the death of beloved brother Paul, Terri (Duff) struggles with the decision to defy her overprotective dad and pursue her spotlight-centered dreams. Terri learns she's been accepted into a "prestigious" performing-arts program on the West Coast—apparently, the academy's admissions office was charmed by Paul's homemade movie about Terri's positive attitude, complete with footage of the aspiring chanteuse warbling into a hairbrush. She heads to L.A., where she encounters a host of catty classmates and a rocky romance with dreamy singer-songwriter Jay (James). If you're not put off by the vocal stylings of its ubiquitous starlet, you'll probably find this innocuous tweener fare bearable.

Author: EC

Time Out New York Website


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  • hannah said...
    Posted on Sep 11 2009 13:12 I loved this film
    I also love the song - someon'es watching over me
    I have this film on dvd and watch it all the time
    I also listen to the song a lot as I have it on my phone
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  • megzaellie said...
    Posted on Mar 12 2008 11:43 wikid the bestest film ever from megaellie xoxoxox
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Director: Sean McNamara

Cast: Hilary Duff, Oliver James

Duration: 103 mins

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