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Endangered

Synopsis

The world of easy-going teenager Roger Burns flips upside-down after he’s seduced into a late night swim with his girlfriend and contracts a rare, endangered parasite.

All Roger wants to do is get back to adolescent frivolities and basketball, but everyone from his parents, to his doctors, to animal rights groups, have their own opinions about what he needs to do with his life.

Review

4/5
A farcical comedy that takes an extreme look at the protection of endangered species.
Written and directed by Alex Wroten, ‘Endangered’ is a short horror comedy that tells the story of a young man (Roger) who’s life is turned upside-down after a rare parasite inhabits his body. Walker Borba leads the cast as Roger. The coming-of-age film explores themes of sexuality, public health and nature. A hilarious dark comedy that will reward viewers will a ton of belly-laughs.

The 18-minute film opens with Roger and his girlfriend embracing a late-night romantic swim. Unbeknownst to the young couple, the water is contaminated with an endangered insect – which subsequently finds its way inside Roger’s body. With the onset of symptoms, medical/environmental specialists inform him that the species is protected and should be left alone – much to Roger’s disbelief. As his relationship and sport takes a hit, Roger takes matters into his own hands to remove the insect. A farcical tale that will captivate and entertain audiences.

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Walker Borba delivers a fine performance as Roger, supported by an outstanding cast that aid comic relief. Cinematography is of a professional industry standard with neat editing, music and sound. Alex Wroten has created a unique narrative that will captivate viewers from the get-go. Essentially, the film takes an extreme take on the protection of endangered species, without taking itself too seriously. A bizarre, albeit funny watch.

Cast/Crew

Writer(s): Alex Wroten
Cast: Ajarae Coleman, Atsuko Okatsuka, Beth Lapides, Camryn Manheim, Cheri Oteri, Jim Woods, Matt Baram, Naomi Snieckus, Olivia Cordell, Sacaiah Shaw, Walker Borba
Producer(s): Harry Victor, Lindsay Wolfe-Wroten
Director of Photography: Alex Grossfeld
Animation (if applicable):

Specifications

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Language: English
Year: 2020
Runtime: 18 min

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Cast/Crew

Writer(s): Alex Wroten
Cast: Ajarae Coleman, Atsuko Okatsuka, Beth Lapides, Camryn Manheim, Cheri Oteri, Jim Woods, Matt Baram, Naomi Snieckus, Olivia Cordell, Sacaiah Shaw, Walker Borba
Producer(s): Harry Victor, Lindsay Wolfe-Wroten
Director of Photography: Alex Grossfeld
Animation (if applicable):

Specifcations

Genre: ,
Subjects: , , , , ,
Country:
Language: English
Year: 2020
Runtime: 18 min

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Endangered

Synopsis

The world of easy-going teenager Roger Burns flips upside-down after he’s seduced into a late night swim with his girlfriend and contracts a rare, endangered parasite.

All Roger wants to do is get back to adolescent frivolities and basketball, but everyone from his parents, to his doctors, to animal rights groups, have their own opinions about what he needs to do with his life.

Review

A farcical comedy that takes an extreme look at the protection of endangered species.

4/5
Written and directed by Alex Wroten, ‘Endangered’ is a short horror comedy that tells the story of a young man (Roger) who’s life is turned upside-down after a rare parasite inhabits his body. Walker Borba leads the cast as Roger. The coming-of-age film explores themes of sexuality, public health and nature. A hilarious dark comedy that will reward viewers will a ton of belly-laughs.

The 18-minute film opens with Roger and his girlfriend embracing a late-night romantic swim. Unbeknownst to the young couple, the water is contaminated with an endangered insect – which subsequently finds its way inside Roger’s body. With the onset of symptoms, medical/environmental specialists inform him that the species is protected and should be left alone – much to Roger’s disbelief. As his relationship and sport takes a hit, Roger takes matters into his own hands to remove the insect. A farcical tale that will captivate and entertain audiences.

Endangered Short Film e1655206165683
Walker Borba delivers a fine performance as Roger, supported by an outstanding cast that aid comic relief. Cinematography is of a professional industry standard with neat editing, music and sound. Alex Wroten has created a unique narrative that will captivate viewers from the get-go. Essentially, the film takes an extreme take on the protection of endangered species, without taking itself too seriously. A bizarre, albeit funny watch.

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