American Selfie: One Nation Shoots Itself

About 'American Selfie: One Nation Shoots Itself'

American Selfie: One Nation Shoots Itself is a 2020 Showtime documentary directed by Alexandra Pelosi. It gives a vivid portrayal of a year in the life of America, cataloging the incongruous realities that exist within the country. The film encapsulates a heartfelt journey starting from the Super Bowl and ending on the brink of an election, encompassing essential political events, cultural moments, and the ever pervasive social media craze.

Making / Production

The documentary was filmed over 2020 and provides an unflinching view of American society, its triumphs, its struggles, its polarities, and its unity. Captured mainly via mobile phone, the film serves as a mirror onto the American cultural zeitgeist, reflecting the power and impact that selfies, social media, and instant gratification have on our lives and perceptions of reality.

Actors/h2>

• Because it is a documentary, 'American Selfie: One Nation Shoots Itself' does not have traditional actors. It features people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, acting as themselves, expressing their views and thoughts on the current state of America.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The documentary was filmed entirely on a mobile phone, reflecting the social media culture it depicts.
• The director, Alexandra Pelosi, is the daughter of Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

Awards

As of now, the documentary has not won any specific awards.

Quotes

• "The first step toward change is awareness."
• "If we don't take selfies, how will anyone know we existed?"

Music, Soundtrack

• As a documentary, 'American Selfie: One Nation Shoots Itself' doesn't have a traditional soundtrack or score. The ambient sounds captured through the lens of the mobile camera serve as the documentary's soundtrack.