A talentless teen will do anything to get on TV's "The Voice." Meanwhile, her father, a municipal worker, creates an uproar when a video of his rants at City Hall goes viral.
Writing
Cross's script predicted influencer culture with uncomfortable accuracy.
Acting
Matt Walsh's unhinged municipal worker is peak frustrated dad.
Direction
Cross leans into cringe without romanticizing anyone.
Director
David Cross
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released in 2014, the film predicted the rise of rage-bait content and local political figure micro-celebrities. Feels like documentary now.
Cross specifically cast against type — known comedians in dramatic moments, unknowns as the 'talent' — to destabilize viewer expectations.
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