Wonderful World (2009)
Ben Singer is a failed children's folk singer, a career proofreader, a less-than-extraordinary weekend dad, and perhaps the most negative man alive. Floundering in all aspects of his life, Ben's only comfort comes from regular chess games and friendly debates on game theory with his Senegalese roommate Ibou. When Ibou is suddenly struck ill, Ben's pessimistic worldview seems unequivocally confirmed. It takes an extended visit from Ibou's sister Khadi for Ben to realize that cynicism may be all a matter of perspective.
Director: Joshua Goldin
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Matthew Broderick as Ben Singer |
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Sanaa Lathan as Khadi |
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Michael Kenneth Williams as Ibu |
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Philip Baker Hall as The Man |
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Cyril |
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Jodelle Ferland as Sandra |
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Ally Walker as Eliza |
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Mia Ford as Maxine - Cyril's Daughter |
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Christy Reese as Cassie |
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Zacharias Foppe as Leon |
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Cristen Barnes as Suzie |
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Paul T. Taylor as Doug |
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James Burton as McRory |
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Dan Zanes as Sweeny |
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John Hambrick as Judge Bissel |
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Drew Waters as City Lawyer #1 |
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Odessa Feaster as Laugh Zone MC |
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Carrey Bowers as Stand-up Comic |
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Linda Leonard as Doctor |
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William Ragsdale as Buford Parks |
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David Jensen as Tow Truck Driver |
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Michael Showers as Marty Rowe - Lawyer on TV |
| Writing | Joshua Goldin | Writer |
| Directing | Joshua Goldin | Director |
| Production | Matthew Leutwyler | Producer |
| Production | Lampton Enochs | Executive Producer |
| Production | Miranda Bailey | Producer |
| Production | Julie Sandor | Co-Producer |
| Sound | Dan Zanes | Songs |
| Production | Glenn Williamson | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Liz Staub | Costume Design |
| Production | Joanna Colbert | Associate Producer |
| Art | Kristin Bicksler | Production Design |
| Sound | Craig Richey | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Cyndi Brenner | Unit Production Manager |
| Production | Rich Mento | Casting |
| Editing | Jeff Canavan | Editor |
| Camera | Daniel Shulman | Director of Photography |
| Production | Amanda Marshall | Associate Producer |
| Directing | Tony Niknejadi | Second Assistant Director |
| Directing | Benjamin T. Brammeier | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Virginia Saenz McCarthy | Script Supervisor |
| Camera | Brouke Franklin | First Assistant Camera |
| Sound | Michael Becker | Music Supervisor |
| Camera | Brandon Dauzat | Second Assistant Camera |
| Art | Andrew Wert | Property Master |
| Art | Katherine Miller | Set Decoration |
| Camera | Jon Baronn Farmer | Still Photographer |
| Camera | Justin Cooley | Camera Loader |
| Costume & Make-Up | Andree Fortier | Costume Supervisor |
| Art | Jed Pendergrass | Art Department Coordinator |