American Gadfly
“Documentary on the life, legacy, and final campaign of former U.S. Senator Mike Gravel.”
Synopsis
A decade since his last campaign, 89-year-old former senator and 2008 presidential candidate Mike Gravel comes out of retirement when a group of teenagers convinces him to run for president one last time. Through the senator’s official Twitter account, the “Gravel teens” embark on an unlikely adventure to qualify him for the Democratic debates in order to advance an anti-war, anti-corruption, and direct democracy agenda in the 2020 presidential race. Working together, the young activists and the experienced politician confuse and amaze the generations between them.
Top Cast
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Henry Williams
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David Oks
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Elijah Emery
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Henry Magowan
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Whitney Stewart Gravel
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Jamie Keiles
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Tulsi Gabbard
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Andrew Yang
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Marianne Williamson
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Bernie Sanders
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Rick Santorum
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Anne Williams
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Katherine Williams
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Bettina Weil
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Keane Bhatt
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Jon Suhr
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Alex Chang
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Skye Wallin
- Original Title
- American Gadfly
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Skye Wallin
Bryan Sarkinen, Mike Revolvalcke
Skye Wallin, John Baker, Jeff Hammer
Department Leadership Roster
Skye Wallin
Producer
Jeff Hammer
Producer
Skye Wallin
Director
Bryan Sarkinen
Director of Photography
Mike Revolvalcke
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Gadfly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Gadfly about?
A decade since his last campaign, 89-year-old former senator and 2008 presidential candidate Mike Gravel comes out of retirement when a group of teenagers convinces him to run for president one last time. Through the senator’s official Twitter account, the “Gravel teens” embark on an unlikely adventure to qualify him for the Democratic debates in order to advance an anti-war, anti-corruption, and direct democracy agenda in the 2020 presidential race. Working together, the young activists and the experienced politician confuse and amaze the generations between them.
Who directed American Gadfly?
American Gadfly was directed by Skye Wallin.
Who stars in American Gadfly?
The principal cast of American Gadfly includes Mike Gravel, Henry Williams, David Oks, Elijah Emery, Henry Magowan.
When was American Gadfly released and how long is it?
American Gadfly was released in 2021 with a total runtime of Unknown.