Before I Go (film)

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Before I Go
Directed by Eric Schaeffer
Written byEric Schaeffer
Starring Annabella Sciorra
Robert Klein
Willie Garson
Release date
  • July 20, 2021 (2021-07-20)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Before I Go is a 2021 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Eric Schaeffer and starring Annabella Sciorra, Robert Klein and Willie Garson.

Contents

Samantha Miller, a washed up one-hit wonder angry with her life, goes on a poignant and hilarious quest through New York City seeking a reason to live.

Cast

Release

The film was released on VOD on July 20, 2021. [1]

Reception

Sabina Dana Plasse of Film Threat rated the film a 7 out of 10. [2]

Rachel West of the Alliance of Women Film Journalists gave the film a positive review and wrote, "So rarely do we get a glimpse of a middle-aged female character as multifaceted as Samantha, it’s refreshing to see her brought to life by Sciorra." [3]

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References

  1. "Vision Films to Release Dark Humor Self-Discovery Film "Before I Go" Starring Annabella Sciorra". PR Newswire. June 14, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  2. Sabina Dana Plasse (August 23, 2021). "Before I Go". Film Threat. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  3. West, Rachel (July 14, 2021). "BEFORE I GO – Review by Rachel West". Alliance of Women Film Journalists. Retrieved May 1, 2024.