American Dharma
“I'd rather reign in hell than serve in heaven”
Synopsis
A portrait of controversial Breitbart honcho and Donald Trump advisor, Stephen K. Bannon. In a wide ranging conversation spanning over 16 hours, documentarian Errol Morris questions Bannon on his background, belief system, his worldview, his current feelings on Donald Trump, and how filmmakers including Henry King, John Ford, and Orson Welles helped form part of Bannon’s understanding of the world.
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American Dharma | Errol Morris | Trailer | TopicOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$52K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Errol Morris
- Original Score
- Paul Leonard-Morgan
- Original Title
- American Dharma
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $52K
- Production Studios
- Fourth Floor Productions, Maje Productions, Storyteller Productions, Utopia, Moxie Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Errol Morris
Paul Leonard-Morgan
Igor Martinović
Steven Hathaway
P.J. van Sandwijk, Marie Savare, Robert Fernandez, Errol Morris, Steven Hathaway
Department Leadership Roster
Errol Morris
Director
Adam Stockhausen
Production Design
P.J. van Sandwijk
Producer
Marie Savare
Producer
Paul Leonard-Morgan
Original Music Composer
Robert Fernandez
Producer
Errol Morris
Producer
Igor Martinović
Director of Photography
Steven Hathaway
Editor
Steven Hathaway
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Dharma
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What is American Dharma about?
A portrait of controversial Breitbart honcho and Donald Trump advisor, Stephen K. Bannon. In a wide ranging conversation spanning over 16 hours, documentarian Errol Morris questions Bannon on his background, belief system, his worldview, his current feelings on Donald Trump, and how filmmakers including Henry King, John Ford, and Orson Welles helped form part of Bannon’s understanding of the world.
Who directed American Dharma?
American Dharma was directed by Errol Morris.
Who stars in American Dharma?
The principal cast of American Dharma includes Steve Bannon, Errol Morris, Donald Trump, Andrew Breitbart, Anthony Weiner.
When was American Dharma released and how long is it?
American Dharma was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did American Dharma make at the box office?
American Dharma grossed $52K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for American Dharma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Dharma was composed by Paul Leonard-Morgan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Dharma?
American Dharma holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).