The read
It runs a compact 1h 22m.
Synopsis
This observational documentary follows the men behind the Super-PACs that persuaded Dr Ben Carson to run for President. Believing Carson can save the Republican Party, they successfully draft him to run, raise millions of dollars and catapult him to the top of the polls. However, as Carson's political inexperience begins to show, his constant media gaffes make fundraising increasingly difficult. Donors and voters abandon Carson's campaign as wallets close, hearts open and faith is tested. As Trump inexplicably rises, the campaign descends into chaos and the PACmen begin to wonder - did they pick the wrong savior?
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Luke WalkerDirector
- Luke WalkerWriter
Cast
- Ben CarsonSelf
- Stephen ColbertSelf (archive footage)
- Donald TrumpSelf (archive footage)
- Ted CruzSelf (archive footage)
Themes
presidential electionpresidential campaignusa politics