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.
Cast
Crew
Joshua Goldin
Director, Writer
Jeff Canavan
Editor
Daniel Shulman
Director of Photography
Benjamin T. Brammeier
First Assistant Director
Tony Niknejadi
Second Assistant Director
Lampton Enochs
Executive Producer
Miranda Bailey
Producer
Glenn Williamson
Producer
Matthew Leutwyler
Producer
Amanda Marshall
Associate Producer
Joanna Colbert
Associate Producer
Julie Sandor
Co-Producer
Kristin Bicksler
Production Design
Brouke Franklin
First Assistant Camera
Brandon Dauzat
Second Assistant Camera
Justin Cooley
Camera Loader
Rich Mento
Casting
Andree Fortier
Costume Supervisor
Liz Staub
Costume Design
Jed Pendergrass
Art Department Coordinator
Craig Richey
Original Music Composer
Michael Becker
Music Supervisor
Dan Zanes
Songs
Katherine Miller
Set Decoration
Jon Baronn Farmer
Still Photographer
Virginia Saenz McCarthy
Script Supervisor
Andrew Wert
Property Master
Cyndi Brenner
Unit Production Manager
