The Present Situation (2024)

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The Present Situation (2024) poster

The Present Situation is a half narrative, half video-essay film about a small group of “extremely online” budding revolutionaries who kidnap a hedge-fund manager. Peppered throughout the narrative is a spectacle of video clips from a wide variety of sources (PBS documentaries, YouTube explainer videos, TikToks, old and current News Magazine programs, etc.)

Director: Joel Straley
Runtime: 120 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Joel Straley
Production: Permanent Revolution Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

politics, political satire

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Joel Straley

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Present Situation about?
The Present Situation is a half narrative, half video-essay film about a small group of “extremely online” budding revolutionaries who kidnap a hedge-fund manager. Peppered throughout the narrative is a spectacle of video clips from a wide variety of sources (PBS documentaries, YouTube explainer videos, TikToks, old and current News Magazine programs, etc.)
Who directed The Present Situation?
The Present Situation was directed by Joel Straley.
Who stars in The Present Situation?
The Present Situation stars Aly Hilgefort, John Sartori, Matt Calanese, Michael Varamogiannis Hernandez, Jon Dimakopoulos.
How long is The Present Situation?
The Present Situation has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
Where was The Present Situation produced?
The Present Situation was produced in United States of America.