Sanaa Lathan Sparkles With Matthew Broderick in 'Wonderful World'

Premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival last night was Sanaa Lathan's latest film, 'Wonderful World,' in which she is romantically paired with Matthew Broderick.

Ben Singer (Broderick) is a failed children's folk singer, a career proofreader, a compulsive marijuana smoker and a less-than-extraordinary weekend dad. He's also the most negative man alive. Floundering in all aspects of his life, Ben's only comfort comes from regular chess games and friendly debates on game theory with his Senegalese roommate, Ibu ('The Wire's' Michael K. Williams).

When Ibu is suddenly struck ill, and an insensitive municipal employee exacerbates the emergency situation, Ben's pessimistic worldview seems unequivocally confirmed. His only recourse is to pour his energies into a frivolous lawsuit against the city for depraved indifference. He is also forced to host Ibu's sister, Khadi (Lathan). What starts as an awkward living arrangement soon turns into something more, and Ben's usual self-destructive nature gives way as he begins to find inspiration in the most unlikely of places.

Written and directed by Josh Goldin, the film also stars Phillip Baker Hall, Jodelle Ferland and Ally Walker.

Lathan also made an appearance at the TFI Awards Ceremony during the Tribeca Film Festival at City Winery last week.

Check the Tribeca Film Festival's Web site for screening times for 'Wonderful World.'