There are usually two topics that families like to avoid during the holidays — politics and religion. This can be especially true during politically divisive times. While there are instances where these topics of conversation can’t be avoided, usually things don’t get too out of control.
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Until you have to spend Thanksgiving with family members that lie on the opposite side of the political spectrum, during a time that the President asks the citizens of the nation to sign a loyalty oath, and two government agents show up. Then, things may get out of control…
And that is exactly what happens in “The Oath,” a new film brought to you by the producers of the critically-acclaimed films “Get Out” and “BlacKkKlansman.” Written, directed, and starring Ike Barinholtz, “The Oath” seems to explore a situation that, over the last few years, we all may be have become a little too familiar with.
A controversial White House policy turns family member against family member in THE OATH, a savagely funny dark comedy about surviving life and Thanksgiving in the age of political tribalism. When Chris, a high-strung 24-hour progressive news junkie, and his more level-headed wife Kai learn that citizens are being asked to sign a loyalty oath to the President, their reaction is disbelief, followed by idealistic refusal. But as the Thanksgiving deadline to sign approaches, the combination of sparring relatives, Chris’s own agitation and the unexpected arrival of two government agents, sends an already tense holiday dinner gathering completely off the rails. As timely as it is outrageous, THE OATH is a gleefully wicked reinvention of the traditional holiday comedy for our divisive political times
Starring alongside Barinholtz is Tiffany Haddish, John Cho, Carrie Brownstein, Billy Magnussen, Meredith Hagner, Jon Barinholtz, Nora Dunn, and Chris Ellis.
“The Oath” is set to hit theatres on October 12. Here’s a look at the new red band trailer:
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