Aspire

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Aspire

"Find where you belong in a spectrum."

2025

2h 12m

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Romance

Comedy

Drama

Overview

A man in his early 30s, living with Asperger's syndrome and trying to navigate where he wants to be in life, falls into a romantic relationship that challenges him to work on areas he needs improvement on.

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Cast & Crew

30 members

Directing

Warren Mitchell

Sam Sullivan

Acting

Kasie LaFleur

Amanda Spencer

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Stevie Pearl

Emily Spencer

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JT Fletcher

Derek Jenkins

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Susie Labry

Robin Sullivan

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Warren Patterson Jr.

Jason Kilborn

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Brett Beoubay

Christopher

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Rojonah Harris

Tara

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Rachael Knaps

Lisa Sullivan

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Savanna Marcinello

Tori Sullivan

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Jacob Lionberger

Alvin Brigsby

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E. Alex Patout III

Pastor

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Raoul Olivier

Rick

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Garrett Gleason

Steve

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Brittanie VanDyke

Bartender

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Jenna Justice

Maid of Honor

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Wilson Ferguson III

Security Guard

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Abby Cramond

Restaurant Hostess

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Kasia Trepagnier

Bridesmaid

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Ed Schneider

Wedding Guest

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Jeff Roberts

Father of the Groom

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Bernard Schweitzer

Bar Patron

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Zamond Herbert

Devaughn

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Karina Harper

Bridesmaid

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Jeanne Naquin

Bar Patron

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Sam Jones

Best Man

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Ciara Briscoe

Jonna (voice) / Restaurant Customer / Wedding Guest / Tailgater / Aspiring Meals Customer

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Toby Bourg

Luther

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Rockwell Patterson

Bella Kilborn

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Amer Zalloum

Young Couple on Sidewalk / Young Man on Bench / Groomsman

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