Low Down

Overview

Set against the backdrop of the jazz scene in 1970s Los Angeles, the story follows Amy Albany, the daughter of renowned pianist Joe Albany. As she navigates her adolescence, Amy grapples with the painful reality of her father's battle with heroin addiction. Her admiration for Joe’s musical genius is overshadowed by the chaos his addiction brings to their lives. Through her eyes, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the harsh impact of addiction on family dynamics, capturing both the beauty of jazz and the darkness of dependency.