I searched for this film on the web a few years ago, along with a few other shorts that I loved from filler spots on cable; but I found nothing at the time. Before Juno and Thank You for Smoking, Jason Reitman made this short film. It stars Richard Speight Jr., an actor who played a small role in Thank You for Smoking, as its protagonist; and Jeff Witzke, a contributor to Juno, as his main antagonist.

I recommend it not for its view of “metaphysics” or cosmology, but for its attitude. If you liked Juno or Thank You for Smoking (fairly different films), or even if you attempt to catch all of Shelley Berman’s performances, then you might like this. At any rate it only runs a little over 16 minutes.

Enjoy your independence, but most importantly: Beat the System!!!!