Released:
2009-01-08

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.

Director:
Joshua Goldin

Runtime:
1h 29min

Genre:
Comedy, Drama, Romance

• Cast:
• 
  Matthew Broderick
  as
  Ben Singer
• 
  Sanaa Lathan
  as
  Khadi
• 
  Michael Kenneth Williams
  as
  Ibu
• 
  Philip Baker Hall
  as
  The Man
• 
  Jesse Tyler Ferguson
  as
  Cyril