Long Live the State
“Long live comedy. Long live friendship.”
Synopsis
In 2024, the eleven (!) members of the iconic mid-90’s cult comedy troupe The State reunited for a live tour. With their irreverent and absurdist live sketches as the backdrop, and framed with a greatest-hits playlist of classic material, the group’s unreasonably talented stars sit down to share the behind-the-scenes story of The State’s meteoric rise and lasting influence- in typically hilarious fashion.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Perniciaro
- Original Title
- Long Live the State
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Perniciaro
Yoni Shrira, Robert Nachman
David B. Guthrie, Drew Underwood
Jimmy Goodmon, Matthew Perniciaro, Kelsey Oluk, Adam F. Goldberg
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Perniciaro
Director
Yoni Shrira
Director of Photography
Robert Nachman
Director of Photography
David B. Guthrie
Editor
Drew Underwood
Editor
Matthew Perniciaro
Producer
Kelsey Oluk
Producer
Adam F. Goldberg
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Long Live the State
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Long Live the State about?
In 2024, the eleven (!) members of the iconic mid-90’s cult comedy troupe The State reunited for a live tour. With their irreverent and absurdist live sketches as the backdrop, and framed with a greatest-hits playlist of classic material, the group’s unreasonably talented stars sit down to share the behind-the-scenes story of The State’s meteoric rise and lasting influence- in typically hilarious fashion.
Who directed Long Live the State?
Long Live the State was directed by Matthew Perniciaro.
Who stars in Long Live the State?
The principal cast of Long Live the State includes Kevin Allison, Michael Ian Black, Todd Holoubek, Robert Ben Garant, Michael Patrick Jann.
When was Long Live the State released and how long is it?
Long Live the State was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.