The Joe Show
“Lights. Camera. Power”
Synopsis
Eight years in the making, The Joe Show is a shocking and wildly entertaining documentary about America’s most controversial Sheriff, Joe Arpaio, and his ringmaster’s approach to modern media, politics and law enforcement. Joe's desire for fame changes democracy forever and the voters cheer as ratings soar. The Joe Show explores how Joe uses media and his role as Sheriff to make himself the most famous law enforcement officer in the world. Racism, sex crimes, illegal immigration, first amendment rights, deaths at the hands of his employees – even Obama’s birth certificate – are all issues Joe faces and spins. Featuring Larry King, Steven Seagal, Hugh Downs, Ted Nugent, Dan Ariely and Noam Chomsky A movie that will engage and enlighten both Joe’s detractors and supporters, the Joe Show takes a hard yet balanced look at how democracy can survive when persuading voters becomes more important than protecting them.
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Hot Docs Trailers 2014: THE JOE SHOW
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Randy Murray
- Original Title
- The Joe Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Randy Murray Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Randy Murray
Chris Barron, Adam Wheeler, Howie Meyer
Andy Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Randy Murray
Director
Chris Barron
Director of Photography
Adam Wheeler
Director of Photography
Howie Meyer
Director of Photography
Andy Nelson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Joe Show
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What is The Joe Show about?
Eight years in the making, The Joe Show is a shocking and wildly entertaining documentary about America’s most controversial Sheriff, Joe Arpaio, and his ringmaster’s approach to modern media, politics and law enforcement. Joe's desire for fame changes democracy forever and the voters cheer as ratings soar. The Joe Show explores how Joe uses media and his role as Sheriff to make himself the most famous law enforcement officer in the world. Racism, sex crimes, illegal immigration, first amendment rights, deaths at the hands of his employees – even Obama’s birth certificate – are all issues Joe faces and spins. Featuring Larry King, Steven Seagal, Hugh Downs, Ted Nugent, Dan Ariely and Noam Chomsky A movie that will engage and enlighten both Joe’s detractors and supporters, the Joe Show takes a hard yet balanced look at how democracy can survive when persuading voters becomes more important than protecting them.
Who directed The Joe Show?
The Joe Show was directed by Randy Murray.
Who stars in The Joe Show?
The principal cast of The Joe Show includes Joe Arpaio, Larry King, Steven Seagal, Ted Nugent, Tom Tancredo.
When was The Joe Show released and how long is it?
The Joe Show was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Joe Show?
The Joe Show holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).