Go for It, Mike (1984)
A parodic music video that re-envisions the Horatio Alger myth of the American Dream via 1950s-style cultural cliches, advertising and Reagan-era media propaganda. Smith's 'regular guy' Mike embodies a series of all-American male stereotypes, from the classroom to political candidacy, assuming the roles of college prep, cowboy, train engineer, and real estate developer. Set to an ironic jingle recalling of an 'Up with People' anthem, this lampoon of Manifest Destiny concludes with Mike riding, like an ironic Marlboro Man, into the sunset.
Director: Mark Fischer
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: January 1, 1984
Cast
- Michael Smith - Mike
Screenplay
- Michael Smith (Musical)
Music: A. Leroy
Production: Mike and Mark Productions
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
capitalism, propaganda, american culture, individualism, manifest destiny
More Films by Director: Mark Fischer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Go for It, Mike about?
- A parodic music video that re-envisions the Horatio Alger myth of the American Dream via 1950s-style cultural cliches, advertising and Reagan-era media propaganda. Smith's 'regular guy' Mike embodies a series of all-American male stereotypes, from the classroom to political candidacy, assuming the roles of college prep, cowboy, train engineer, and real estate developer. Set to an ironic jingle recalling of an 'Up with People' anthem, this lampoon of Manifest Destiny concludes with Mike riding, like an ironic Marlboro Man, into the sunset.
- Who directed Go for It, Mike?
- Go for It, Mike was directed by Mark Fischer.
- Who stars in Go for It, Mike?
- Go for It, Mike stars Michael Smith.
- How long is Go for It, Mike?
- Go for It, Mike has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- What genre is Go for It, Mike?
- Go for It, Mike is a Comedy, Music film.