Michael Cera directs and stars in 'Brazzaville Teen-ager' -- VIDEO
We were extremely curious to find out what kind of content YouTube’s new talent-driven channel JASH would produce with the combined brilliance of Sarah Silverman, Michael Cera, Tim & Eric, and Reggie Watts. Even though a Michael Cera-directed short film adaptation of Bruce Jay Friedman’s 1966 story Brazzaville Teen-ager seems a bit out of the box, we’re kind of delighted that JASH is pushing the boundaries of what a comedy channel can be. It’s not just parodies and sketches.
Cera’s 19-minute treatment of the classic short tells the story of Gunther, a young man hoping to connect with his sick father. When his father’s condition worsens, he believes that if he does something embarrassing — namely, getting his boss to perform with a doo-wop group — his father might finally be warm and communicative. The short stars Cera, Charles Grodin (Beethoven), Jack O’Connell (Skins), and Kelis (“Milkshake”). Check it out below.
Friedman, who collaborated with Cera on the film, is no stranger to film either. Neil Simon adapted his story A Change of Plan into The Heartbreak Kid for director Elaine May, and he wrote the story and screenplay to Ron Howard’s Splash.
So, what do you think of Cera’s directorial debut?
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