Muffin Man (2003)
Overview
Mockumentary history lesson for alien viewers in the future, this follows the evolution of humans from Modern Man (Homo Sapiens) to Muffin Man (Homo Twinkus) while also following a love story between our central figure and his love interest. It's Boy meets girl, Boy fights ex boyfriend, Boy has an encounter with one too many donuts. This mock doc pieces together the story of mankind's extinction by consumption and obesity thru the travails of one young typical every man. Part Discovery Channel, Part Monty Python, this comedy is campy but also frightening look at the obesity epidemic and how the way man lives in the present day ultimately led to his own extinction.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.0478 |
Directed By
Jessica D Eisner
Crew
Jessica D Eisner
Jessica D Eisner
David Workman
Schy Gleason
Johnny B
TOP CAST
Ben Dunn
Jack Sprat
Michelle Porras
Hope
Teri Youngman
Spike
Angela Bennett
Candy
Angelina Duplisea
Pumpkin
Stephen Hodgson
Pie (Voice)
Mike Shortt
T-Bone
Dave Elvin
Narrator (Voice)
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