Derek & Simon: The Pity Card

Director: Bob Odenkirk
Cast: Derek Waters, Simon Helbreg, Ashley Johnson, Zach Galifianakis, Bill Hader, Ange Billman, Lara Everly, Casey Wilson, Emily Rutheford, Jeff Prosky

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screening in: Midnight Shorts

11:59 PM, Saturday March 11th - Alamo S. Lamar 1
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11:59 PM, Saturday March 18th - Alamo S. Lamar 1
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Synopsis:
Simon takes a cute girl on a first date to the Holocaust Museum. She has never heard of the Holocaust. She is overwhelmed and filled with pity for all Jews and affection for Simon. Simon likes the attention, but knows it is wrong. Simon's friend Derek trys to help, but doesn't.

Director's Bio:
Bob created and starred in Mr. Show, which has been called "the American Monty Python, and ran on HBO for 4 years. In 2003 Bob directed the independent feature Melvin Goes To Dinner. Bob is currently finishing production on his second directorial feature; Let's Go To Prison, starring Dax Shepard, Will Arnett and Chi McBride.