Name: California Dreams
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017-03-11
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Cast: Mark Borchardt, Louie Perez III

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The other side of the American dream.

Five unique individuals in pursuit of a big life change. Through auditions set up in small towns across Southern California, the film shows genuine characters with big Hollywood aspirations who, for various reasons, have never had the opportunity to pursue their dreams.

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Directed by: Mike Ott
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March 11, 2017 · 1 h 25 min · Documentary

Released: March 11, 2017
Runtime: 1 h 25 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 4 countries

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Where can I stream California Dreams?

In the United States, California Dreams streams on OVID, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is California Dreams worth watching?

52

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%).

Is California Dreams okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch California Dreams?

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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching California Dreams?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.