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Keep the Lights On (2012)

Ira Sachs, 2012

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Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man: A Memoir
Bill Clegg, 2010

Keep the Lights On is a movie directed by Ira Sachs in 2012 and based on the book Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man: A Memoir by Bill Clegg, first published in 2010. The movie features Thure Lindhardt, Zachary Booth, Julianne Nicholson, Souleymane Sy Savane, Marilyn Neimark, Paprika Steen, and others.

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But the book is worth reading.

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RATING

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AUDIOBOOK

Audiobook cover of Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man: A Memoir, the 2010 book by Bill Clegg.

Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man: A Memoir

Read by: Bill Clegg

Storyline

In Manhattan, filmmaker Erik forms a connection with closeted lawyer Paul after a brief affair. Their relationship becomes a rollercoaster of highs, lows, and dysfunctional patterns, challenging Erik to establish his own boundaries while remaining authentic to himself.

Movie vs Book

Poster of Keep the Lights On, the 2012 movie by Ira Sachs

Year

2012

Minutes

101

Movie Rate

6.40

Source: IMDb

Movie

Keep the Lights On

Country: USA

Year: 2012

Length: 1h41m

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Cover of Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man: A Memoir, the 2010 book by Bill Clegg

Year

2010

Pages

240

Book Rate

7.52

S: Goodreads

Book

Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man: A Memoir

Country: USA

First published in: 2010

Length: 240 pages

Genre: Biography

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User polls & recommendations

Which is better?

Poster of Keep the Lights On, the 2012 movie by Ira Sachs

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IS IT WORTH WATCHING?

Poster of Keep the Lights On, the 2012 movie by Ira Sachs

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30% No

7 votes

3 votes

book

IS IT WORTH READING?

Cover of Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man: A Memoir, the 2010 book by Bill Clegg

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36% No

7 votes

4 votes

User Polls Summary

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But the book is worth reading.

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