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2026PG-13documentary

Playing POTUS

2026PG-13documentary

Presidential parody has shaped American political perceptions for over 60 years, highlighting the influence of iconic impressions on public opinion.

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Presidential parody has shaped American political perceptions for over 60 years, highlighting the influence of iconic impressions on public opinion.

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Josh Greenbaum

Josh Greenbaumdirector

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Explores the uniquely American tradition of presidential parody, a bold art form that has transformed our perceptions of real-world presidents and politicians for the past 60 years. These iconic impressions have an outsized and lasting impact on American politics that has gone completely unexamined... until now.

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