Swatted (2019)

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Some game trolls in the United States make a sport of getting other players “swatted” live during the game: they find out someone’s name and address, fake his caller ID, and make a bogus 911 call. The next thing you know, a SWAT team armed to the teeth is bursting into his house and giving him the fright of his life. This is all streamed live on camera, of course, so everyone can be in on the joke. Swatted is a cinematic exploration of this phenomenon based on 911 calls by offenders, YouTube videos of games and raids, and first-hand accounts of what it’s like to be swatted.

Director: Ismaël Joffroy Chandoutis
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Runtime: 21 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Ismaël Joffroy Chandoutis, Maël Delorme
Production: Le Fresnoy
Country: France
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

short film

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Ismaël Joffroy Chandoutis
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swatted about?
Some game trolls in the United States make a sport of getting other players “swatted” live during the game: they find out someone’s name and address, fake his caller ID, and make a bogus 911 call. The next thing you know, a SWAT team armed to the teeth is bursting into his house and giving him the fright of his life. This is all streamed live on camera, of course, so everyone can be in on the joke. Swatted is a cinematic exploration of this phenomenon based on 911 calls by offenders, YouTube videos of games and raids, and first-hand accounts of what it’s like to be swatted.
Who directed Swatted?
Swatted was directed by Ismaël Joffroy Chandoutis.
Who stars in Swatted?
Swatted stars Sean Goldring, Marie Rosic.
How long is Swatted?
Swatted has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
What genre is Swatted?
Swatted is a Documentary, Animation film.
Where was Swatted produced?
Swatted was produced in France.