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Short drama

This is It (1971): Cast

This is It (1971) movie poster

This is It is a 1971 short drama directed by James Broughton, starring Orion Broughton as Baby. It runs 10 minutes.

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This is It (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
10 min
Director
James Broughton
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is This is It About?

The premise of This is It without spoilers.

James Broughton’s creation myth, THIS IS IT, places a two‑year‑old Adam with an apple‑red balloon in a backyard that serves as a garden of Eden. By highlighting a tiny everyday miracle, the film attains casual perfection, matching modest means with poetic ends. The garden becomes a stage for reflection, inviting viewers to notice wonder in the mundane.

This is It Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • experimental short
  • independent short
  • banana
  • empty street
  • ball
  • toddler
  • surrealism
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Cast & crew

This is It Cast & Characters

Orion Broughton plays Baby in This is It. Directed by James Broughton.

From the director

More from James Broughton

More films directed by James Broughton: Scattered Remains, The Gardener of Eden, The Golden Positions and The Pleasure Garden.

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FAQ

This is It FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of This is It, each answered in a sentence.

How long is This is It?

This is It runs 10 minutes.

When was This is It released?

This is It was released on November 25, 1971.

Who directed This is It?

This is It was directed by James Broughton.

More films by James Broughton

Who is in the cast of This is It?

This is It stars Orion Broughton as Baby.

Does This is It have a post-credit scene?

No. This is It has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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