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A left-wing DJ accidentally becomes the right-wing voice of America. What could go wrong?
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Swing State (2017)

Satirical chaosTalk radio fever dreamPolitical identity crisis

Overview

Comedy

A bohemian Seattle DJ uses his on-air charisma to create a fictitious conservative radio personality, becoming an overnight sensation. Won best comedy for Palm Beach Film Festival 2016. Won Best Director LA Film Festival. Produced by Arthur L. Bernstein and Adam Falkoff

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Billy Zane devouring scenery as two completely different humans.

Writing

Shane Black's dialogue cuts like a talk show host's insult.

Direction

Sheldon balances cringe comedy with genuine media critique.

Best for:Solo: Late-night viewing when you want to feel smarter than cable news.·Friends: Debate fuel for that friend who still thinks politics are simple.·Rewatch: Catch the subtle jabs you missed while laughing at the obvious ones.
Heads up:Language: Radio booth profanity and political insults flying everywhere.
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Director

Jonathan Sheldon

ReleasedFeb 3, 2017
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
VMI Worldwide
Thunk Enterprises

Top Cast

Billy Zane

Billy Zane

Richard Sollow

Taryn Manning

Taryn Manning

Adrienne Lockhart

Sean Astin

Sean Astin

Bob Bernard

Angela Kinsey

Angela Kinsey

Susan Davis

Shane Black

Shane Black

Luke

Elaine Hendrix

Elaine Hendrix

Ann Alcott

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Rouge Holmes

Lydia Hearst

Lydia Hearst

Julia Davis

Jake Busey

Jake Busey

Woody Woodrow

Jenica Bergere

Jenica Bergere

Sheila Browning

Mark L. Young

Mark L. Young

Neil Hornback

Karina Smirnoff

Karina Smirnoff

Lucy Pollard

Parry Shen

Parry Shen

Ryan Pollard

Lorraine Ziff

Lorraine Ziff

Mary Sue

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Shane Black took the small role of Luke specifically to workshop dialogue ideas for his next directorial project.

Cultural

The film predicted the 2016 election's obsession with 'authentic' political outsiders—shot before Trump announced his candidacy.

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