The read
It runs a compact 13m.
Synopsis
A dark comedy that takes place in suburban America. Doug has landed his dream gig - he is about to join the Venture Scouts (a Boy-Scout-like organization) as a Troop Leader. He is taking over for his childhood mentor, Jerry, the former leader of Venture Scout Troop 544 who has been offered a plush job at the Venture Scout National Headquarters. The film takes place over the course of a day, as Jerry shows Doug the ropes before his initiation ceremony. An old, corrupt regime is leaving with a new one taking over - but not without conflict first. It is a story of power, corruption, and morality.
Ratings
IMDb8.5/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Ari CostaWriter
- Ari CostaDirector
- Maggie LyonsWriter
Cast
- Steven WeberJerry
- Danny PudiDoug
- Rachael HarrisMartha
- Joe O'ConnorFrank
- Joey DiazCicero
- Jerry PrellMick
- Jadon SandHunter
- Alex BloomPolice Officer
- Robert T. BarrettGoon
- Brad BartlettScout Dad
- Michael S. BrownMan in Restaurant
- Zachary ConneenJacob
Themes
corruptiondark comedyscoutsscoutboy scoutsboy scouts leaderboy scoutshort film