Starring Jerry as Himself
Synopsis
Jerry, an ordinary immigrant dad, retired in Orlando, is recruited to be an undercover agent for the Chinese police. Jerry’s family recreates the events on film and his three sons discover a darker truth. True crime meets spy thriller in this genre-bending docufiction hybrid about an immigrant’s search for the American dream. A Slamdance Film Festival Grand Jury and Audience Award winner.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 2 DaysSlamdance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 6, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 8, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Law Chen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry C. Hsu, Law Chen
- Original Title
- Starring Jerry as Himself
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Hsubox Productions, Greenwich Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Law Chen
Jerry C. Hsu, Law Chen
Tinx Chan, Law Chen
Law Chen
Jonathan Hsu, Law Chen
Department Leadership Roster
Law Chen
Director
Jerry C. Hsu
Writer
Law Chen
Writer
Jonathan Hsu
Producer
Law Chen
Producer
Law Chen
Editor
Tinx Chan
Director of Photography
Law Chen
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Starring Jerry as Himself about?
Jerry, an ordinary immigrant dad, retired in Orlando, is recruited to be an undercover agent for the Chinese police. Jerry’s family recreates the events on film and his three sons discover a darker truth. True crime meets spy thriller in this genre-bending docufiction hybrid about an immigrant’s search for the American dream. A Slamdance Film Festival Grand Jury and Audience Award winner.
Who directed Starring Jerry as Himself?
Starring Jerry as Himself was directed by Law Chen.
Who stars in Starring Jerry as Himself?
The principal cast of Starring Jerry as Himself includes Jerry C. Hsu, Kathy Hsu, Jon Hsu, Jesse Hsu, Joshua Hsu.
When was Starring Jerry as Himself released and how long is it?
Starring Jerry as Himself was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Starring Jerry as Himself?
Starring Jerry as Himself holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).