The Job . . . Satire at its Best!
By DAVID ORTEZ on April 01, 2008
Today has been a busy day and I did not expect to make a post. I will most likely forgo my daily "Around the World" post for the day. I have personal projects that I have to attend to.
Nonetheless, I was forwarded a clip of the independent movie "The Job" which was created by Screaming Frog Productions. One their website they claim, "the immigration debate just got a little funnier," which I do not deny with this snippet. I have now become interested in the movie myself.
The Job offers a different view on the immigration debate. As one can tell from the trailer, that it provides its opinion about the immigration issue pretty well. Other than winning many awards and gaining great press, I have not been able to determine exactly what the film attempts to portray. I will surmise from the trailer that it juxtapose the stereotypical role of "careers" with those of "immigrants'" and entertains the stigma Americans have created about day laborers.
The Job has been showing at Film Festivals around the world. The next one shall be at the Florida Film Festival in Orlando today and they move onto Phoenix this weekend for the Phoenix Film Festival. There is no word about distribution on DVD or its future endevors.
Screaming Frogs Productions originated in Chicago but now call Los Angeles home. They have other films and projects in their portfolio. There genre of choice seems to be witty satire with a mix of social commentary on contemporary American culture. Enjoy!
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you are right, it is funny!
you are right, it is funny!
Yep!
I am right . . . thanks for the comment, how about a date?
The Job, The Short
David,
I am glad that you enjoy our short film. I wanted to let you know that it is not a feature but a 3-minute piece. What you are viewing is the entire film.
I wrote and directed the short in the hopes that it would get people talking about a topic that is usually just screamed about.
I have been very lucky to get so much attention. I hope it actually encourages conversations.
Thanks for sharing it.
Jonathan
@Jonathon
Thanks for stopping by and commenting on "The Job" and informing us about the clip a bit more. I enjoyed the clip as you can tell from my post. I wish you the best and keep up the great work!
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