The Man Card
“A Film About White Male Identity Politics from Nixon to Trump”
Synopsis
For years, right-wing politicians and pundits have repeatedly criticized the left for playing “the race card” and “the woman card.” This new film turns the tables and takes dead aim at the right’s own longstanding – but rarely discussed – deployment of white-male identity politics in American presidential elections. Ranging from Richard Nixon’s tough-talking, law-and-order campaign in 1968 to Donald Trump’s hyper-macho revival of the same fear-based appeals in 2020, "The Man Card" shows how the right has mobilized dominant ideas about manhood and enacted a deliberate strategy to frame Democrats and liberals as soft, brand the Republican Party as the party of “real men,” and position conservatives as defenders of white male power and authority in the face of transformative demographic change and ongoing struggles for racial, gender, and sexual equality.
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hutchison, Lucas Sabean
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Hutchison, Jeremy Earp, Jackson Katz
- Original Title
- The Man Card
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Media Education Foundation, Eat the Moon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hutchison, Lucas Sabean
Peter Hutchison, Jeremy Earp, Jackson Katz
Lucas Sabean
Jeremy Earp, Peter Hutchison, Sut Jhally, Lucas Sabean
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Hutchison
Director
Peter Hutchison
Producer
Lucas Sabean
Director
Lucas Sabean
Editor
Jeremy Earp
Writer
Lucas Sabean
Producer
Jackson Katz
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Man Card.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Card
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man Card about?
For years, right-wing politicians and pundits have repeatedly criticized the left for playing “the race card” and “the woman card.” This new film turns the tables and takes dead aim at the right’s own longstanding – but rarely discussed – deployment of white-male identity politics in American presidential elections. Ranging from Richard Nixon’s tough-talking, law-and-order campaign in 1968 to Donald Trump’s hyper-macho revival of the same fear-based appeals in 2020, "The Man Card" shows how the right has mobilized dominant ideas about manhood and enacted a deliberate strategy to frame Democrats and liberals as soft, brand the Republican Party as the party of “real men,” and position conservatives as defenders of white male power and authority in the face of transformative demographic change and ongoing struggles for racial, gender, and sexual equality.
Who directed The Man Card?
The Man Card was directed by Peter Hutchison, Lucas Sabean.
Who stars in The Man Card?
The principal cast of The Man Card includes Not specified.
When was The Man Card released and how long is it?
The Man Card was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 56m.