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Second Act (2018)
5.8
PG-13
Duration: 103min
Country: US
Original Language: en
Plot: Maya Vargas is a dedicated assistant manager at Value Shop who wants to advance even though she has never attended college. Maya is outperformed by a peer with a college education in terms of book smarts. She is determined to oppose the prejudice of Madison Avenue and promote the importance of real-world experience. With perseverance and creativity, Maya defies the status quo, arguing that experience gained in the real world and a second chance can be more valuable than traditional credentials in an effort to change the definition of success.
Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, Leah Remini, Milo Ventimiglia, Treat Williams
Keywords: new york city, best friend, second chance, career woman, facebook, job hunting, forty something, finance, career resurrection, assistant manager
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7.3
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Country: US
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6.2
PG-13
Release Date: 2002-07-03
Duration: 88min
Country: US
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7.1
R
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