When Jeff Tried to Save the World

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When Jeff discovers that the bowling alley he manages is being sold, he must do everything he can to save the place he's come to call home. This is the original / short.

Released: Apr 30, 2017

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Jon Heder

Jeff

Jim O'Heir

Carl

Jeremy Shada

Stanford

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