The Proverb (2004)

The Proverb is a ten-minute mockumentary of contemporary journalism and religiosity, lampooning both as serious in form only.

Director:

Todd Albertson

Writer:

Jeff Andrus

Stars:

Scott Waara, Nancy Stafford, Lauren E. Roman

Cast

Cast overview:
Scott Waara	...	B. Santa Maria
Nancy Stafford	...	Lady in Park
Lauren E. Roman	...	Mother
Christopher Prizzi	...	Lawyer in Park
Anna Michelle Wang	...	Nun
Michael F. Johnston	...	Acme Announcer (voice)

Storyline

The Proverb is a ten-minute mockumentary of contemporary journalism and religiosity, lampooning both as serious in form only.

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Plot Keywords:

mockumentary | experimental film | satire | independent short | independent film

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Taglines:

One week, one proverb, one wild & wacky short film.

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Genres:

Comedy | Short

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 February 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Marina del Rey, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Proverb Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

10 min

Color:

Black and White Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Todd Albertson:  man pushing camera away

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Quotes

Nun: ...and every stupid guy wants to be seen with a long-legged, skinny girl with big gazumbas. Twenty years younger, too, am I right?
B. Santa Maria: Well. They do have shorter stories.

User Reviews

If you've ever experienced pompous religion, and love satire, this is your movie!

It has been said that the Indian people don't appreciate American satire, but I beg to differ when it comes to "The Proverb." I just found this movie in video store in Calcutta In India, we have a multitude of religions (Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, to name just a few). We see religiosity in most of these. If you've ever experienced pompous religion, and love satire, this is your movie! Those who would slam it probably do not get it and that's fine but those of us who do will see it multiple times. This movie does for religion what "This Is Spinal Tap" did for musicians. That means it may not be a movie for everyone but for those chosen ones, it means getting together with friends a couple of times a year to enjoy a classic and quote it constantly on those other 363 days when they're not watching it! If you find religion funny, then I need you to go ahead and check out this movie, uh that would be great. I rated it a 10 and it is by far the best movie I've seen all year.