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It's Dark Here

  • 20132013
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  • 1h 55m
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7.3/10
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It's Dark Here (2013)
It's Dark Here is the true story of Jason Tennies (portrayed by Bubba Lewis) , an extremely gifted and accomplished young man -- a black belt in karate, a college student, a talented musician and most especially, the beloved only child of David and Linda (portrayed by William Mapother and Illeana Douglas). When Jason inexplicably and without warning suffers a schizophrenic break, his parents scramble desperately to get him the help he requires. In five short days, they must watch helplessly as their beloved son disappears before their eyes. As they endure this nightmare, they cannot help but reflect on happier times and what might have been while also facing the potential outcome for their family.

Bubba Lewis : Jason Tennies
Illeana Douglas : Linda Tennies
William Mapother : David Tennies
Chad Addison : Andrew
Music Composed by : Eimear Noone & Craig Stuart Garfinkle
Casting by : Yesi Ramirez, C.S.A. & Eve Streger
Editing by : H. Dwight Raymond IV
Cinematography by : Amanda Treyz
Executive Producers : David Tennies and Linda Goldberg Tennies
Producers : Jonathan M. Black and Adam Coplan
Story by : Linda Goldberg Tennies
Written & Directed by : Adam Coplan
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The Tennies' family and the pain that they all endure as a result of their son's sudden Schizophrenic break. Based on a true story.The Tennies' family and the pain that they all endure as a result of their son's sudden Schizophrenic break. Based on a true story.The Tennies' family and the pain that they all endure as a result of their son's sudden Schizophrenic break. Based on a true story.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Adam Coplan
  • Writers
    • Adam Coplan(screenplay)
    • Linda Tennies(original story by)
  • Stars
    • Bubba Lewis
    • Illeana Douglas
    • William Mapother
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  • Director
    • Adam Coplan
  • Writers
    • Adam Coplan(screenplay)
    • Linda Tennies(original story by)
  • Stars
    • Bubba Lewis
    • Illeana Douglas
    • William Mapother
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    Still from "It's Dark Here" (L-R) Michael Zazarino, Chad Addison, Sam Stone
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    Bubba Lewis
    Bubba Lewis
    • Jason Tenniesas Jason Tennies
    Illeana Douglas
    Illeana Douglas
    • Linda Tenniesas Linda Tennies
    William Mapother
    William Mapother
    • David Tenniesas David Tennies
    Chad Addison
    Chad Addison
    • Andrewas Andrew
    Michael Zazarino
    • Ericas Eric
    Sam Stone
    • Shayas Shay
    Brett DelBuono
    Brett DelBuono
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    Shavon Kirksey
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    Chris Casamassa
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    Billy Snow
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    Greg Grunberg
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    Louis Iacoviello
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    Amy Okuda
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    Katie Gill
    • Mean Girlas Mean Girl
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    Brett Weinstock
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    Erik Van Wyck
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    • Director
      • Adam Coplan
    • Writers
      • Adam Coplan(screenplay)
      • Linda Tennies(original story by)
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    10/10
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    A beautiful, well told story full of emotion and honesty about a loving family confronted with the reality of the sudden onset of mental illness. As a person who lives with the effects of mental illness every day, I could relate to this movie on a deeply emotional level. As someone who knows the parents personally, this movie helped me to understand how this experience continues to affect their daily lives. I highly recommend this movie. Be prepared to be touched by this moving and heartbreaking story.
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