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The scandal they said didn't exist — until they couldn't hide it anymore.
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The Plot Against the President (2020)

conspiracy unmaskedtalking-head chaospartisan grenade

Overview

Documentary

Based on Lee Smith's book of the same name, this documentary follows the story of the biggest political scandal in U.S. history.

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journalistpresidentbased on true storywashington dc, usascandalinvestigativepoliticalmediaallegoryus republican party

Standout Aspects

Editing

Rapid-fire cuts that feel like a political thriller, not dry documentary.

Direction

Milius weaponizes pacing — this moves like propaganda, deliberately.

Best for:Solo: When you want to yell at your screen alone.·Friends: Guaranteed to start arguments. Bring popcorn and bail money.
Heads up:Triggers: Deep state paranoia presented as verified fact.
Amanda Milius

Director

Amanda Milius

ReleasedOct 16, 2020
Runtime1h 30m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
1AMDC Productions, LLC
Wollman Productions, LLC

Top Cast

Mike Cernovich

Mike Cernovich

Self

Matt Gaetz

Matt Gaetz

Self

Rudolph Giuliani

Rudolph Giuliani

Self (as Rudy Giuliani)

Sebastian Gorka

Sebastian Gorka

Self

Kimberly Guilfoyle

Kimberly Guilfoyle

Self

Raheem Kassam

Raheem Kassam

Self - Journalist and Author

Devin Nunes

Devin Nunes

Self

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Released October 2020, this became mandatory viewing in certain conservative circles and invisible in mainstream media — a perfect mirror of its subject.

Trivia

Director Amanda Milius is daughter of legendary screenwriter-director John Milius (Apocalypse Now, Conan the Barbarian), making this her explosive family business debut.

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The Plot Against The President - Official Trailer #1 - Coming Oct 2020

The Plot Against The President - Official Trailer #1 - Coming Oct 2020

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