
Demolition(2016)
An emotionally desperate investment banker finds hope through a woman he meets.


“Happiness is a state of mind”
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.

Matthew Broderick
Ben Singer

Sanaa Lathan
Khadi

Michael Kenneth Williams
Ibu

Philip Baker Hall
The Man

Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Cyril

Jodelle Ferland
Sandra

Ally Walker
Eliza

Mia Ford
Maxine - Cyril's Daughter
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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