Almost Famous is a series of short films by Breakwater Studios which tells the tales of people who were on the brink of breaking out into the big leagues before just falling short of huge success.
Four tales are told, describing the momentum that was achieved by these heroes and the thing which slowed them down.
It is truly an emotional roller coaster, to ride the wave of ascension and heartbreak through their stories.
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