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Second Act
Second Act “A heart-warming and compulsive story
  of a talented young woman with a sad
  secret who, overlooked for promotion
  at the store where she works, gets more
  than she bargained for when her tech-
  savvy Godson creates a professional
  Facebook page for her; inventing a
  whole new resumé as she plans her
  Second Act...”

IN A DEAD-END JOB where her hard work, creativity and efficiency is not acknowledged, 40-year-old in Manhattan; Shades of Blue) is upset to be overlooked for promotion when a new man, a graduate, is given the job she thought she would be offered.

She lives with her supportive boyfriend Trey (Milo Ventimiglia: This Is Us; Gilmore Girls), the assistant coach of a baseball team, but although she loves him she does not feel able to give him the children he desires because of a regretful secret in her past.

“Second Act is a funny
and inspirational film
with a scattering
of likeable characters
faultlessly developed by
a creditable cast led
by the delightful Jennifer
Lopez who sizzles
throughout, tackling both
romantic and comedy
moments with
panache...”
Experienced, quick-witted and perceptive, Maya is frustrated with her inability to achieve the position she deserves because she lacks a college degree, despite being more than capable of coming up with new ideas and directions. At her birthday party, she makes a wish as she blows out the candle: "I wish we lived in a world where street smart beats book smart".

Her friend Joan (Lea Remini: The King of Queens; Kevin Can Wait) is sympathetic and at work the next day she throws light on the surprise interview that Maya has been offered with Anderson Clarke (Treat Williams) of cosmetics company Franklin & Clarke.

Joan's tech-savvy son has created a Facebook page for Maya with a fake resumé, suggesting that Maya is a Harvard undergraduate who has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and served with the Peace Corps!

Having been offered a job, she is at last given the opportunity to prove herself and goes up against Zoe (Vanessa Hudgens: The Princess Switch; High School Musical franchise), Anderson's determined daughter when she declares that the products they produce are not truly organic.

Maya is not only able to show that she can succeed without a college degree but also that it is never too late for a Second Act. In following her dreams she has a few surprises and some hilarious moments when she is expected to demonstrate some of her non-existent skills.

This empowering and heartfelt romantic comedy sees Maya rise to her career aspirations, proving to Madison Avenue that the street-wise are able to realise their full potential. In reaching for her dream, Maya finds unexpected happiness along the way.

Second Act is a funny and inspirational film with a scattering of likeable and quirky characters faultlessly developed by a creditable cast led by the delightful Jennifer Lopez who sizzles throughout, tackling both romantic and comedy moments with panache.

Filmed in New York, in Manhattan and The Bronx, the film also features Jennifer Lopez's notable single Limitless. Mama Knows was written by Arleigh Kincheloe and performed by Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds.

Second Act also features: Annaleigh Ashford as Hildy Ostrander; Charlyne Yi as Ariana; Alan Eisenberg as Chase; Freddie Stroma as Ron Ebsen; and Dave Foley as Felix Herman.

Music is by Michael Andrews; Cinematography is by Ueli Steiger; Writers are Justin Zackham and Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas; Producers are: Elaine Goldmith-Thomas, Jennifer Lopez, Benny Medina and Justin Zackham; and Second Act is Directed by Peter Segal (50 First Dates; Get Smart).

* Second Act is available courtesy of STX International (a division of STX Entertainment and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) in the UK on Digital Download on 20 May 2020 and released on DVD on 3 June 2020. Certificate: 12 | Running Time: 1 hour 39 Minutes.

Second Act DVD Bonus Features: Interviews with Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens and Leah Remini | Featurettes on fun, friendship and empowerment.

"Second Act is a funny and inspirational film with a scattering of likeable characters faultlessly developed by a creditable cast led by the delightful Jennifer Lopez who sizzles throughout, tackling both romantic and comedy moments with panache" — **** Maggie Woods, MotorBar

"Jennifer Lopez hits her sassy stride" — Daily Mirror

"Jennifer Lopez in her sweet spot" — Entertainment Weekly
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