WHY STOP NOW?

Year: 2012
USA: IFC Films
Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Melissa Leo, Tracy Morgan, Isiah Whitlock Jr, Sarah Ramos, Emma Rayne Lyle, Stephanie March, Tanya Wright
Directors: Phil Dorling, Ron Nyswaner
Country: USA
USA: 87 mins
USA Rated: Unrated
USA Release Date: 17 August 2012 (Limited Release)


Synopsis

"A funny thing happened on the way to rehab."

WHY STOP NOW? brings together the comic talents of Academy Award-nominee Jesse Eisenberg, Academy Award-winner Melissa Leo and Tracy Morgan in the summer's wildest comedy.

Eli (Jesse Eisenberg) is a piano prodigy and today is the audition that will determine his future. Will he launch a career and take off into the world? Or will he stay stuck, caring for his sister and mother (Melissa Leo), who is a drug addict, despite her cheerful and loving disposition?

The only obstacle to overcome before he can transform his future, is to drop his mom off at the rehabilitation center. A glitch in the system however, forces sends them off to enlist the help of an unlikely ally, her drug dealer Sprinkles (Tracy Morgan).

The day spirals downhill quickly, and the hapless team must collaborate every step of the way to battle their own demons and get Eli out of the rabbit hole.