The Swamp (HBO)
A revealing docuseries on US political corruption
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About The Swamp (HBO)
Released: 2020
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-14
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Cast
Matt Gaetz, Thomas Massie, Ken Buck, Lawrence Lessig, Ro Khanna, Barbara Lee, Jillian Lane Wyant, Luke Ball, Ritika Robertson, Christopher Jaarda, John Sarbanes, John Ferland, Katie Hill
The Swamp (HBO) (2020)
About The Swamp (HBO)
"The Swamp" offers a provocative and comic behind-the-scenes look at the dysfunctional democratic process of American politics. Directed by Daniel DiMauro and Morgan Pehme, it delves into the lives of three Republican Congressmen: Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Thomas Massie (R-KY), and Ken Buck (R-CO). The movie shows them navigating the swamp-like waters of corruption and power in Washington D.C, as they try to uphold their principles and fulfill their election promises amidst various challenges.
Making / Production
The production of "The Swamp" is a result of the collaboration between directors Daniel DiMauro, and Morgan Pehme, known for their previous documentary "Get Me Roger Stone". The documentary is a mixture of investigations, candid interviews, and unprecedented access to the daily activities of the featured congressmen.
Actors
- Matt Gaetz - Played himself. He's depicted as an uncompromising congressman fighting against governmental excess.
- Thomas Massie - Played himself. Illustrated as a congressman advocating for reduced government spending and adherence to the constitution.
- Ken Buck - Played himself. Portrayed as a congressman pursuing the reform of campaign financing.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The film premiered on the streaming platform HBO Max on August 4, 2020.
- Unlike traditional scripted movies, "The Swamp" uses real-life footage of the featured congressmen.
- All featured congressmen are part of the Freedom Caucus, a congressional group associated with the Tea Party movement within the Republican Party.
Quotes
- "We're not draining the swamp, we're the swamp's creature." - Matt Gaetz
- "The swamp isn't really in Washington, D.C. The swamp is the anonymous defense contractor, the anonymous donor." - Thomas Massie
- "You don't drain the swamp by making it bigger and deeper" - Ken Buck
Music, Soundtrack
- The movie doesn't feature a traditional soundtrack as it's a documentary, with most of the sounds coming from on-location recordings.
About The Swamp (HBO)
The Swamp is a revealing political documentary exploring the heightened partisanship in modern American Congress through the lens of three politicians.
