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New trailer for 'Why Stop Now' starring Jesse Eisenberg and Melissa Leo

By Anthony Pearson Jul 4, 2012, 23:20 GMT

We have added the first trailer to IFC film's and writer Ron Nyswaner's (Philadelphia, The Painted Veil) upcoming comedy drama "Why Stop Now."

The film directed by Phil Dorling and Ron Nyswaner stars - Jesse Eisenberg, Melissa Leo, Tracy Morgan, Isiah Whitlock Jr, Sarah Ramos, Emma Rayne Lyle, Stephanie March and Tanya Wright.

Watch the new trailer for "Why Stop Now" below;



"Why Stop Now" is on limited release in the US from August 17th.

"Why Stop Now" tells the bittersweet story of Eli Smith (Eisenberg), a piano prodigy, and his mother Penny (Leo) who despite her cheerful, loving disposition, struggles with drug addiction. On the day of his audition for a prestigious music program, Eli's mother plans to enter rehab, but a glitch in the system forces them to enlist the help of an unlikely ally, her drug dealer Sprinkles (Morgan). Circumstances conspire that turn them into a comical yet determined band of collaborators who are forced to deal with their internal demons over the course of the day.