Before La La Land, writer and director Damien Chazelle made his film debut with the 2009 jazz musical Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench. The film follows the relationship of Guy (Jason Palmer), an up-and-coming trumpeter, and Madeline (Desiree Garcia), a shy girl searching for her passion. After an intense but brief love affair, Guy breaks up with Madeline to pursue a relationship with another woman. Devastated, Madeline uses her heartbreak to fuel a fresh start and finds unexpected love along the way. However, after Guy and Madeline have a chance encounter, they are forced to examine their past . . . and determine whether or not they might have a future.
Not only does the film have incredible jazz performances and dance numbers, but it's also black and white, giving it that dreamy, Old Hollywood touch.
