Name: Down Dog
Genre: Comedy, Short
Released: 2005-02-19
Duration: 22 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Jeffrey Johnson, Chane't Johnson, Richie Keen

This movie was hilarious and is highly recommended! Writer/Director Richard Roll is a rising force in Hollywood!

Essentially "Shampoo" in a yoga studio, this comedic gem is a wild romp through the spiritual pitfalls of the hyper-hip LA Yoga Scene. Our hero Guru Dave (Jeffrey Johnson) is a Will Ferrell look alike with a top knot who talks the yoga talk as a grand manipulation to bed his female students. But Dave meets his match in Grace (Chane't Johnson), a Queen Latifah-type enlightened being who rings Dave's bell in this raucous tale of female empowerment.

Visually stunning, expertly cut and hilariously composed, DOWN DOG is a wonderful debut by first-time filmmaker Richard Roll, marking the arrival of a fresh new film-making voice. Roll transports us to his yoga world and mines the inherent comedy of this subculture with an acumen that belies most first-time filmmakers. Stay tuned for the feature version  its sure to be a hit.

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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