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Wonderful World

Wonderful World

Happiness is a state of mind

20095.31h 29m

Overview

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.

Directed by Joshua Goldin
Written by Joshua Goldin
Produced by Glenn Williamson, Miranda Bailey, Matthew Leutwyler
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Top Cast

Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick

Ben Singer

Sanaa Lathan

Sanaa Lathan

Khadi

Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams

Ibu

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

The Man

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Cyril

Jodelle Ferland

Jodelle Ferland

Sandra

Ally Walker

Ally Walker

Eliza

Mia Ford

Mia Ford

Maxine - Cyril's Daughter

Themes & Keywords

comaguitardark comedysenegalmarijuanainterracial relationshipchildren's entertainer

About Wonderful World

Wonderful World is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 2009 exploring themes of coma, guitar, dark comedy, senegal, marijuana, interracial relationship. Directed by Joshua Goldin, it stars Matthew Broderick, Sanaa Lathan, Michael Kenneth Williams. 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.

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