American Comic

2025 1h 25m EN

Comedy

Synopsis

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A mockumentary that follows two comedians, one an image-obsessed social climber in Los Angeles and the other a degenerate podcaster in Ohio, as their ironically similar egotism threatens to end their wildly different careers.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Joe Kwaczala
Jay Christopher / Jovan
Sam Wiles
Dan
John Eisenrich
Jay's Biggest Fan
Hayley McFarland
Olivia
Patton Oswalt
Himself
Doug Benson
Bryan Gold
Liezl Estipona
Photographer #1
Jack Robichaud
Jack

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Daniel J. Clark
Writers: Joe Kwaczala
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released last year.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Ducassoux. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Daniel J. Clark shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Joe Kwaczala and Sam Wiles and John Eisenrich carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt37027594 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Daniel J. Clark directs. Michael Ducassoux scores. Daniel J. Clark cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released last year.
3Original score by Michael Ducassoux. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Daniel J. Clark shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Joe Kwaczala and Sam Wiles and John Eisenrich carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt37027594 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 11 themes, including "satire", "mockumentary", "stand-up comedy", "grifter".