Comedy ·Drama · United States of America · 2024 · 10m

The Court Jester

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Director
Jake Lewis
Cast
Pauly Shore as Richard Simmons Jesse Heiman as David Tamra Brown as Ellen DeGeneres Ronan Arthur as Ellen Show Producer Benji Aflalo as Ellen Show Assistant Director Austin Gelfman as Ellen Show Warm-Up Comic
Crew
Jenna Socha — Editor Jake Lewis — Writer Alen Stubbs — Producer Ehron Asher — Producer Steven T.S. Salisbury — Producer Alen Stubbs — Production Design
Synopsis

Unfolding during a 2004 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, fitness trainer Richard Simmons makes an appearance. Amid the chaos and liveliness of the behind-the-scenes, Richard encounters David, an overlooked and underappreciated segment producer struggling with self-esteem. In a serendipitous twist, Richard sees beyond David's invisibility, offering his unique brand of honest, uplifting kindness.

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Mood & Themes
talk showbased on true storybackstageobesity2000sshort filmtv show setproof of conceptheartwarmingfitness trainer
Key Collaborators
Jake Lewis Director Jenna Socha Editor Jake Lewis Writer Alen Stubbs Producer Ehron Asher Producer Steven T.S. Salisbury Producer Alen Stubbs Production Design
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