Low Down

Low Down is an upcoming 2014 American biopic directed by Jeff Preiss and based on the memoirs written by Amy-Jo Albany (portrayed by Elle Fanning) about her father, famed jazz pianist, Joe Albany (portrayed by John Hawkes) and his struggles with drug addiction.^[1]

The film was executive produced by Anthony Kiedis and Flea (who also co-stars in the film) of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Plot summary

Joe Albany was a well accomplished jazz pianist during the 1960's and 1970's performing with the likes of Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Charles Mingus before his descent into heroin addiction. The film tells the story of Albany's life from the perspective of his then 11 year old daughter Amy Albany through her own personal memoirs.

A look at the life of pianist Joe Albany from the perspective of his young daughter, as she watches him contend with his drug addiction during the 1960s and '70s jazz scene.^[2]

Actor Mark Ruffalo was originally cast in 2011 to star as Joe Albany however was forced to back out due to scheduling issues and production being delayed.^[3]

Cast

• John Hawkes as Joe Albany
• Elle Fanning as Amy-Jo Albany
• Lena Headey as Sheila Albany
• Glenn Close as Gram
• Flea as Hobbs
• Taryn Manning as Colleen
• Peter Dinklage as Alain
• Burn Gorman as Wiggenhern
• Tim Daly as TBA

Release

The film made it's debut at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2014 and is expected to open in limited release on January 30, 2014 while still looking for a distributor.

References

External links

• Low Down at the Internet Movie Database