The Present Situation
“The Future is Red”
Synopsis
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.)
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The Present Situation - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-25
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May 1, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Straley
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel Straley
- Original Title
- The Present Situation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Permanent Revolution Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Straley
Joel Straley
Joel Straley
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Joel Straley
Writer
Joel Straley
Director
Joel Straley
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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 principal cast of The Present Situation includes Aly Hilgefort, John Sartori, Matt Calanese, Michael Varamogiannis Hernandez, Jon Dimakopoulos.
When was The Present Situation released and how long is it?
The Present Situation was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.