Woods Hole Film Festival 2009

Taylor, an isolated, withdrawn tomboy hangs out at the casino where her single mom, Lizzy, works as a cocktail waitress. There Taylor meets Tony, a lovable , washed-up Elvis Impersonator who takes her under his wing, offering to tutor Taylor in math - a subject she's failing miserably. As their relationship progresses, Taylor develops an unhealthy infatuation with Tony. Lacking a father figure, Taylor is naturally drawn to Tony. But what are Tony's true intentions? Is he using Taylor to get to her mom, whom he is secretly smitten with, but lacks the courage to admit? What will happen when Taylor acts on her crush? And can Lizzy, wounded from her previous relationship, learn to love again and open her heart to the rough-around-the edges Tony? A coming-of-age story set in Las Vegas, 'Growing Up Vegas', offers a real and human glimpse into the lives of people who live and work in this fantasy town, proving that even in Sin City, family and love finds a way.