''The Last White Dishwasher'' is a 2008

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short film, based on an original concept by

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, and written and directed by Claudia Duran. It tells the story of the "last

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dishwasher in America." It was featured at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival on October 14, 2009.

Plot

Bobby Ray Jacobs (

), a Southern man, is the sole remaining

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dishwasher in America, and is surprisingly famous for it. The dishwasher career is a legacy for his family, starting with his grandfather. The film depicts several interviews with Bobby Ray and many of his friends, including his agent Rudy Valentine (

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) and his British

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Tamara Swanson (

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), explaining how he got his job and how he got to be where he is today.

Cast

as Bobby Ray Jacobs, the title character. He is the last white dishwasher in America. *

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as Rudy Valentine, Bobby Ray's agent, and the restaurant manager. *

as Tamara Swanson, Bobby's girlfriend from London. *

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as Maria Melendez-Smith, a television reporter. *

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as himself. During his

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arrival, he shares a story about Bobby Ray, and supports more white dishwashers. * Sean Corvelle as Mr. Williams, the line cook. He does not see what the big deal is about Bobby Ray. * Johnny Sanchez as Yuri, a busboy. He says he wants Bobby Ray to wash the dishes for his daughter's quinceañera. * Sabastian Centina as Jorge, a busboy. He is upset that Yuri did not choose him. * Lauren Santos as Audrey, the waitress. She admires Bobby. * Alexander Bedria as Dr. Skip Singer, Bobby Ray's sports psychologist. * Cha-Cha as Bambi the dog, Tamara's dog.

References

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* * 2008 films American mockumentary films 2008 comedy films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films {{2000s-US-film-stub