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This hilarious short animated film stars a man who procrastinates. Our hero attempts to practice a piece of music on the piano, but distractions get in the way. When he finally sits down to play, pandemonium breaks loose.
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This hilarious short animated film stars a man who procrastinates. Our hero attempts to practice a piece of music on the piano, but distractions get in the way. When he finally sits down to play, pandemonium breaks loose.

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  • director
    Richard Condie
  • script
    Richard Condie
  • animation
    Richard Condie
  • producer
    Jerry Krepakevich
  • executive producer
    Michael Scott
  • camera
    Svend-Erik Eriksen
    Tom Brydon
  • sound editing
    Ken Rodeck
  • voice
    Richard Condie
    Jay Brazeau
  • music
    Patrick Godfrey

Education

Ages 9 to 17

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Engage students in a discussion about how and why most people procrastinate to avoid doing certain tasks. Suggest ways we can overcome this avoidance and become more productive in our lives. What are some of the pitfalls of this kind of behaviour? Have students relate personal anecdotes about their own procrastinating and their reasons for it.

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