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Why Am I Doing This?
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Why Am I Doing This?(2009)

  • Comedy

1h 59m

Last verified: 03/05/2026

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Synopsis

Talented but perennially down-on-their-luck Lester (a struggling African American comedian) and Tony (a struggling Asian American actor) are best friends in Hollywood pondering the age-old question, "Why Am I Doing This?" while juggling relationships, family and the impending feeling of doom that they¹re never going to make it.

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Director

Tom Huang

Cast

  • Anthony Montgomery
  • Tom Huang
  • Sheetal Sheth

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