A Gray State(2017)
Overview
In 2010 David Crowley, an Iraq veteran, aspiring filmmaker and charismatic up-and-coming voice in fringe politics, began production on his film Gray State. Set in a dystopian near-future where civil liberties are trampled by an unrestrained federal government, the film’s crowd funded trailer was enthusiastically received by the burgeoning online community of libertarians, Tea Party activists and members of the nascent alt-right. In January of 2015, Crowley was found dead with his family in their suburban Minnesota home. Their shocking deaths quickly become a cause célèbre for conspiracy theorists who speculate that Crowley was assassinated by a shadowy government concerned about a film and filmmaker that was getting too close to the truth about their aims.
Director
Erik Nelson
Studio
A&E IndieFilms
Cast
David Crowley
as Self - Director, "Gray State" (archive footage)
Danny August Mason
as Self - "Gray State" Co-Creator / Actor
Alex E. Jones
as Self - Radio Personality (archive footage)
Sean Wright
as Self - David's Friend
Jason Allen
as Self - "Gray State" Fan
Joseph Seaton
as Self - David's Friend
Mason Hendricks
as Self - David's Friend
Chris Peck
as Self - David's Friend
Komel Crowley
as Self - David's Wife (archive footage)
Dan Crowley Sr.
as Self - David's Father
Judy Prochnow
as Self - Neighbor
Collin Prochnow
as Self - Neighbor
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
A&E IndieFilms
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Gray State?▼
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What is A Gray State about?▼
In 2010 David Crowley, an Iraq veteran, aspiring filmmaker and charismatic up-and-coming voice in fringe politics, began production on his film Gray State. Set in a dystopian near-future where civil liberties are trampled by an unrestrained federal government, the film’s crowd funded trailer was enthusiastically received by the burgeoning online community of libertarians, Tea Party activists and members of the nascent alt-right. In January of 2015, Crowley was found dead with his family in their suburban Minnesota home. Their shocking deaths quickly become a cause célèbre for conspiracy theorists who speculate that Crowley was assassinated by a shadowy government concerned about a film and filmmaker that was getting too close to the truth about their aims.
Who directed A Gray State?▼
A Gray State was directed by Erik Nelson and released in 2017. It is a documentary, tv movie film.
How long is A Gray State?▼
A Gray State has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in A Gray State?▼
The cast of A Gray State includes David Crowley as Self - Director, "Gray State" (archive footage), Danny August Mason as Self - "Gray State" Co-Creator / Actor, Alex E. Jones as Self - Radio Personality (archive footage), Sean Wright as Self - David's Friend, Jason Allen as Self - "Gray State" Fan and more.
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