In Captivity (2011)

The only human raised in captivity is the main attraction in a museum on humans. Jim is exhibited in a replica of a human home. A female is added and chaos ensues.

Director:

Michael Koerbel

Writers:

Clem Darling (as R. Clement Darling), Joe Swanson

Stars:

Josh Beren, Keri Safran, Cory Ahumada

Cast

Credited cast:
Josh Beren	...	Jim
Keri Safran	...	Caz
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Cory Ahumada	...	Cyborg
Eric Artell	...	Player
Natascha Berg	...	Cyborg
C. Ashleigh Caldwell	...	Cyborg Tour Guide
Jimmy Dean Carlson	...	Munchy Man
Gregory Allen Gabroy	...	Cyborg Attendant (as Greg Gabroy)
Mia Moraes	...	Cyborg
William Morse	...	Sebastian
Pamela Petroff	...	Cyborg
Yvette Yates Redick	...	Diane (as Yvette Yates)
David Reinprecht	...	Sports Star
Jeff Rosick	...	Teen
Cynthia Sheppard	...	Mother

Storyline

As the only living part of a futuristic museum exhibit meant to replicate the "ideal" human existence, Jim has everything a man could wish for. With complimentary microwave dinners, unlimited thirst-quenching soda, and over five television channels to choose from, who could ask for anything more? But when his cyborg caretakers decide to introduce a female into the exhibit, his world changes forever. As he tries to relate to Caz, a living, breathing woman, Jim discovers that maybe his sheltered life isn't all it's cracked up to be. After a few chaotic days together, they decide that Caz is going to leave on her own. After she escapes, a lonely Jim is forced to decide whether he has the courage to follow her and face the outside world.

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Plot Keywords:

toaster | lionel train | museum exhibit | man in a shower | bare chested male | 

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Taglines:

It's time to change the exhibit.

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Genres:

Short | Adventure

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Certificate:

Not Rated

User Reviews

The Ending Was Off the Mark

This has that Truman Show quality. A young guy named Jim is a museum piece. He is Exhibit A at a museum, serving as an example of a human being, a formerly endangered species. People look at him through windows as he does whatever he does (nothing much). One day, a pretty young woman is put into the mix and the fun starts. But the conclusion comes so fast and with little development.

Details

Official Sites:

University of Southern California [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 January 2011 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$90,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1