Everyone loves sloths, right? The things that make them strange (their slow movements and their unique looks) are the same things that make people think they’re so damn adorable. But what would you think if a sloth talked to you and told you to do something with your life? Well, that’s the kind of kick in the butt that happens in “Songs for a Sloth.”
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With “Songs for a Sloth” getting released next month, we’re happy to give our readers an exclusive look at the trailer for the new film from director Bradley Hasse. “Songs for a Sloth” tells the story of a man that is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. However, when he finds out that he’s inheriting a sloth sanctuary from his recently deceased father and that he owes $10,000 to keep it open, he decides to take matters into his own hands and figure out how to keep it going…with the motivation from a talking sloth.
The film stars Richard Hollman, Jack McBrayer, Brian McCarthy, Ava Eisenson, and Arian Moayed. ‘Sloth’ marks the directorial debut of filmmaker Bradley Hasse. Previously, Hasse was probably best known as a commercial and music video director, working for artists such as Gramatik and Moby.
And for the filmmaker, “Songs for a Sloth” is a comedic take on what could be a dark story about dealing with the loss of a parent. But also, it’s a film that hopes to inspire others to do what makes them happy.
“I’m also hoping that the audience is moved enough by the story that they take inventory of some of their own dreams that may have been sitting dormant for years, and that watching the film inspires them to once again pursue the goals in life that make them happiest,” said Hasse. “After all it’s never too late, even if we get there slowly.”
“Songs for a Sloth” arrives on VOD on June 15. You can watch the exclusive trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
On the edge of a nervous breakdown, Maxwell (Richard Hollman) is shocked to find he’s inherited a sloth sanctuary from his father. When a talking sloth (voiced by Jack McBrayer) then visits his dreams, Maxwell becomes obsessed with saving the animal’s habitat in his waking life by returning to his first passion, music. In order to complete the task though, he must enlist the help of his lazy brother (Brian McCarthy) and self-involved sister (Ava Eisenson).
