The Court Jester (2024)

Unfolding during a 2004 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, fitness trainer Richard Simmons makes an appearance. Amid the chaos and liveliness of the behind-the-scenes, Richard encounters David, an overlooked and underappreciated segment producer struggling with self-esteem. In a serendipitous twist, Richard sees beyond David's invisibility, offering his unique brand of honest, uplifting kindness.

Released Jan. 19, 2024 10 min None+

Genres: Biography, Comedy, Drama, Short

Keywords: tmdb.talk-show, tmdb.based-on-true-story, tmdb.backstage, tmdb.obesity, tmdb.2000s, tmdb.tv-show-set, tmdb.heartwarming + 6 more, tmdb.fitness-trainer, imdb.richard-simmons-character, imdb.ellen-degeneres-character, tmdb.proof-of-concept, tmdb.short-film, mdblist.imdb-short