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  • The Court Jester (2024)
  • Short | 10 min | Short, Biography, Comedy
The Court Jester (2024)
Short | 10 min | Short, Biography, Comedy

"The Court Jester" is an uplifting and heartwarming short film that blends humor, inspiration, and a touch of whimsy. At its core, the film is a tribute to the enduring legacy of fitness guru Richard Simmons, renowned for his infectious ...See more"The Court Jester" is an uplifting and heartwarming short film that blends humor, inspiration, and a touch of whimsy. At its core, the film is a tribute to the enduring legacy of fitness guru Richard Simmons, renowned for his infectious energy and dedication to helping others. The narrative unfolds during a 2004 episode of the Ellen DeGeneres Show, where Richard makes an appearance. Amid the chaos and liveliness of the show's backstage, Richard encounters David, an overlooked and under appreciated segment producer struggling with self-esteem issues. In a serendipitous twist, Richard sees beyond David's invisibility, offering his unique brand of honest, uplifting kindness. The film is a poetic exploration of self-acceptance, the power of visibility, and the transformative impact of kindness. See less
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Jan 19, 2024 (United States)

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21 cast members
Name Known for
Pauly Shore
Richard Simmons Richard Simmons   See fewer
Tamra Brown
Ellen Degeneres Ellen Degeneres   See fewer
Ronan Arthur
Ellen Show Producer Ellen Show Producer   See fewer
Benji Aflalo
Ellen Show Assistant Director Ellen Show Assistant Director   See fewer
Austin Gelfman
Ellen Show Warm-Up Comic Ellen Show Warm-Up Comic   See fewer
Kore Black
Ellen Show HMU Artist Ellen Show HMU Artist   See fewer
Rigo Carbajal
Ellen Show Crew Ellen Show Crew   See fewer
Alana Hayden
Ellen Show Audience Ellen Show Audience   See fewer
Katie Hettenbach
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Dawn Krantz
Audience Volunteer #1 Audience Volunteer #1   See fewer
Jake Lewis
Ellen Show 2nd Assistant Director Ellen Show 2nd Assistant Director   See fewer
Michele Denise Moore
Audience Volunteer #2 Audience Volunteer #2   See fewer
Max Ostroff
Ellen Show Director Ellen Show Director   See fewer
Alyce Saad
Ellen Show Production Assistant Ellen Show Production Assistant   See fewer
Cooper Shine
Ellen Show Cam Op Ellen Show Cam Op   See fewer
Nathan Silva
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Julien Stephenson
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Benjamin James Thomas
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Caleb Wiley
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Rey Zane
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