How to Be


1h 23m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Vocationless and without direction, twenty-something Art tries to make his way in the real world and develop his career as a misunderstood singer/songwriter. Unfortunately, he gets dumped by his girlfriend, moves back in with his parents and subsequently hits a quarter-life crisis. Art uses inherita

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2008
Production Company
How To Be Films
Distribution Company
Mpi; Shaw Organization

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 23m

Synopsis

Vocationless and without direction, twenty-something Art tries to make his way in the real world and develop his career as a misunderstood singer/songwriter. Unfortunately, he gets dumped by his girlfriend, moves back in with his parents and subsequently hits a quarter-life crisis. Art uses inheritance money to indulge in retail and new age therapies only to end up enlisting the help of an eccentric self-help guru, Dr. Ellington.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2008
Production Company
How To Be Films
Distribution Company
Mpi; Shaw Organization

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 23m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Special Jury Honorable Mention for Narrative Feature at the 2008 Slamdance Film Festival.

Released in United States 2008

Released in United States January 2008

Released in United States on Video November 17, 2009

Released in United States 2008

Shown at Slamdance Film Festival (Narrative Competition) January 17-25, 2008.

Released in United States January 2008 (Shown at Slamdance Film Festival (Narrative Competition) January 17-25, 2008.)

Released in United States on Video November 17, 2009