A Gray State
Synopsis
In 2010 David Crowley, an Iraq veteran, aspiring filmmaker and charismatic up-and-coming voice in fringe politics, began production on his film Gray State. Set in a dystopian near-future where civil liberties are trampled by an unrestrained federal government, the film’s crowd funded trailer was enthusiastically received by the burgeoning online community of libertarians, Tea Party activists and members of the nascent alt-right. In January of 2015, Crowley was found dead with his family in their suburban Minnesota home. Their shocking deaths quickly become a cause célèbre for conspiracy theorists who speculate that Crowley was assassinated by a shadowy government concerned about a film and filmmaker that was getting too close to the truth about their aims.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A Gray State Trailer #1 (2017) | Movieclips Indie
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-29
Top Cast
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David Crowley
Self - Director, "Gray State" (archive footage)
Danny August Mason
Self - "Gray State" Co-Creator / Actor
Alex E. Jones
Self - Radio Personality (archive footage)
Sean Wright
Self - David's Friend
Jason Allen
Self - "Gray State" Fan
Joseph Seaton
Self - David's Friend
Mason Hendricks
Self - David's Friend
Chris Peck
Self - David's Friend
Komel Crowley
Self - David's Wife (archive footage)
Dan Crowley Sr.
Self - David's Father
Judy Prochnow
Self - Neighbor
Collin Prochnow
Self - Neighbor
Tom Lyden
Self - Reporter, Fox 9 Minneapolis
Cory Zurowski
Self - Feature Writer, City Pages
Greg Fernandez
Self - "Citizen Investigator"
Dan Hennen
Self - "Citizen Investigator"
Dan Crowley Jr.
Self - David's Older Brother
Mitch Heil
Self - David's Best Friend in High School
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festiva
Festival / Special Debut
November 4, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik Nelson
- Original Score
- David Crowley
- Original Title
- A Gray State
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- A&E IndieFilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik Nelson
David Crowley
Jeff Saunders, Tom Kaufman
Lara Andre
Rob Sharenow, Amy Briamonte, Elaine Frontain Bryant, Werner Herzog, Erik Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Amy Briamonte
Producer
Lara Andre
Editor
Erik Nelson
Director
Erik Nelson
Producer
Tom Kaufman
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Gray State
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What is A Gray State about?
In 2010 David Crowley, an Iraq veteran, aspiring filmmaker and charismatic up-and-coming voice in fringe politics, began production on his film Gray State. Set in a dystopian near-future where civil liberties are trampled by an unrestrained federal government, the film’s crowd funded trailer was enthusiastically received by the burgeoning online community of libertarians, Tea Party activists and members of the nascent alt-right. In January of 2015, Crowley was found dead with his family in their suburban Minnesota home. Their shocking deaths quickly become a cause célèbre for conspiracy theorists who speculate that Crowley was assassinated by a shadowy government concerned about a film and filmmaker that was getting too close to the truth about their aims.
Who directed A Gray State?
A Gray State was directed by Erik Nelson.
Who stars in A Gray State?
The principal cast of A Gray State includes David Crowley, Danny August Mason, Alex E. Jones, Sean Wright, Jason Allen.
When was A Gray State released and how long is it?
A Gray State was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for A Gray State?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Gray State was composed by David Crowley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Gray State?
A Gray State holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).