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Head of State streaming

2003 Movie United States Comedy 95 min Ages 12+

By: Chris Rock With: Lynn Whitfield, Tamala Jones, Dylan Baker, Robin Givens, Nick Searcy

When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party unexpectedly picks a Washington, D.C. alderman as his replacement.

Filmium rating

55%

Festival Achievements

Rotterdam International Film Festival 2004

Selections:

short films

Mood

Comedic

Hopeful

Light-Hearted

Lighthearted

Satirical

Cast & Crew

Chris Rock

Ali LeRoi

Dylan Baker

Tamala Jones

Lynn Whitfield

Nick Searcy

Robin Givens

Bernie Mac

Bernie Mac As Mitch Gilliam

Chris Rock As Mays Gilliam

Comedic Ensemble

Directorial Debut

Ensemble Cast

Cinematic Technique

Comedic Timing

Dialogue-Driven

Directorial Debut

Satirical Visuals

Traditional Filming

Visual Comedy

Narrative Structure

Comedy Of Errors

Political Satire

Pace

Dynamic

Energetic

Engaging

Fast-Paced

Quick-Witted

Style

Comedy

Narrative-Driven

Political Satire

Time-Period

Early 2000S

Central Conflict

Media Smear Campaign

Public Opinion

Unexpected Presidential Candidacy

Characters

African-American Politician

Brother

Campaign Staff

Ending

Happy Ending

Presidential Victory

Romantic Proposal

Historical Context

Early 2000S Politics

Key Plot Points

Candidate Rise

Debate Victory

Winning Election

Plot

Comedic Conflict

Comedy Satire

Political Campaign

Presidential Election

Unexpected Hero

Setting

Washington D.C.

Shooting Location

Washington D.C.

Theme

Empowerment

Personal Growth

Political Identity

Political Representation

Political Satire

Race And Representation

Truth In Politics

Genre

Comedy

Drama

Political Comedy

Political Satire

Romantic Comedy

Satire

Audiences

Adults

Comedy Lovers

Political Enthusiasts

Political Satire Fans

Titles

Head Of State

Head of State - Das weisse Haus sieht schwarz

Président par accident

Um Pobretão na Casa Branca

Reception

Audience Response

Critic Score 30%

Critical Reception

Ebert Positive

Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2003

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