2020: The Dumpster Fire follows Rod Webber and his satirical campaign for president during the 2020 US Presidential Election then evolves like a shot in the night as the country erupts in multi-city protests against police violence after George Floyd's murder, making it one of the year's most prescient cultural documents.
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2020: The Dumpster Fire is a satirical documentary that chronicles the chaotic events of 2020, from the COVID-19 pandemic to political and social unrest. The film uses humor to critique the year’s unprecedented crises.
Director: Ron Webber
Writers: Ron Webber
Stars: Rod Webber • Vermin Supreme • Fred Schultz
1hr 30m
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2021
Documentary • Satire
2020, Freedom, Politics, Satire, Society
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This documentary fits within the Madison Media Fund’s focus on free speech and satire as a way to challenge dominant narratives. It encourages viewers to critically reflect on the tumultuous events of 2020.
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