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Synopsis

From Jay and Mark Duplass, the writer/directors of the Sundance hits The Puffy Chair, Cyrus and the upcoming Jeff Who Lives at Home comes The Do-Deca-Pentathalon – the story of two grown brothers who secretly compete in a homemade Olympics during a family reunion.

When their fierce and disruptive competition is uncovered, the brothers must choose between their passion for beating the hell out of each other and the greater good of the family. –SXSW

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Jay Duplass

Jay Duplass, along with his brother Mark, first made a name for himself writing and directing several award-winning short films. His first feature film was the Sundance 2005 breakout hit “The Puffy Chair,” which went on to win the Audience Award at SXSW and receive two Independent Spirit Award nominations. The film was released theatrically by Roadside Attractions and Netflix in 2006. “Baghead,” the brothers’ second feature film, was picked up by Sony Pictures Classics at Sundance 2008 for theatrical and DVD release. Fox Searchlight recently released the Duplass Brothers’ first studio feature, “Cyrus,” starring John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill and Marisa Tomei, which has garnered rave reviews. Their latest project “Jeff, Who Lives at Home,” stars Jason Segal, Ed Helms, and Susan Sarandon. Jay is also a father, husband, runner and documentarian. —IMDb 

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Mark Duplass

Mark David Duplass (born December 7, 1976) is an American film director, film producer, actor, and screenwriter. He is the brother of director and writer Jay Duplass.

Personal life

Duplass was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was raised in a Catholic family, and attended Jesuit High School.

Duplass is married to his co-star on The League, Katie Aselton. Duplass is considered to be one of the founders of the mumblecore aesthetic. He is also the lead singer of the rock band Volcano, I’m Still Excited!!.

Career

Duplass has written, directed, and produced a number of feature films with his brother Jay Duplass.

In 2005 he wrote and produced The Puffy Chair with his brother, in addition to acting as one of the main characters. According to IMDB, he also directed the film with his brother although he was not credited.

The two brothers later wrote, directed, and produced the films Baghead (2008) and Cyrus (2010) together and have a unique style… read more

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Synyoung Li

11Mar13

Wrestling gets cut from the 2020 Olympics but the Do-Deca Pentathlon gets a movie? MOTHERFUCK THE IOC

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Peter Rinaldi

16Oct12

One of the best comedies I have seen in a number of years. AND, an incredible document on the state of the modern married man.

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    Polyglot

    19Oct12

    Can you think of a film that has two sisters competing against each other in sporting games?

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SXSW 2012 Review: THE DO-DECA PENTATHLON

By Twitchfilm.com on March 13, 2012
It’s hard to argue, at this point, that Jay and Mark Duplass have not come into their own. The two brothers now have several feature films under their belts, and have only grown into more refined and mature
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