Who is America?
| Television series | |
|---|---|
| German title | Who is America? |
| Original title | Who is America? |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| year | 2018 |
| length | 28 minutes |
| Episodes | 7 in 1 season |
| genre | Comedy , satire |
| First broadcast | July 15, 2018 (USA) on Showtime |
| German-language first broadcast |
July 17, 2018 on Sky Atlantic HD |
| occupation | |
Who is America? is an American satirical comedy series in which Sacha Baron Cohen slips into different roles and conducts interviews with real personalities from politics or the art scene. It premiered on July 15, 2018 on the US cable broadcaster Showtime and has been shown in German-speaking countries on Sky Atlantic HD since July 17, 2018 .
characters
Erran Morad
Erran Morad is an Israeli counterterrorism expert who takes turns introducing himself as Colonel, Captain, General, Sergeant, Brigadier, Sergeant Corporal and Lieutenant. When he talks about his military experience, he always starts with the sentence: In the Mossad , I mean, not in the Mossad. Through the so-called Kinderguardians program , Morad promotes the arming of children from 3 years of age. Morad achieved multiple successes while seeking the support of famous politicians and gun rights activists from the United States. Dick Cheney signs a canister for Morad, which Morad says he used for waterboarding, among other things, for his wife. Jason Spencer stepped down as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives after his interview with Erran Morad aired. The founder of the organization Youth Shooters of America bites into a strap-on dildo worn by Erran Morad during an anti-terrorist training session.
Ph.D. Billy Wayne Ruddick Junior
Ph.D. Billy Wayne Ruddick Jr. is a right-wing extremist conspiracy theorist who publishes the results of his research on his website truthbrary.org. In doing so, he often refers to the International Institute for Truth and Knowledge . Ruddick thinks Obamacare has failed because he was very healthy and then had to see a doctor, which revealed several illnesses. In the first episode he conducts an interview with Bernie Sanders .
Dr. Nira Cain-N'Degeocello
Dr. Nira Cain-N'Degeocello is a lecturer in gender studies at Reed College and condemns the assignment of typical gender roles, which he also rejects in the upbringing of his son and daughter. His partner, who, according to Dr. Identified as a woman, Cain-N'Degeocello had an affair with a dolphin . In the series he seeks conversation with the supporters of the Republican Party and wants to listen to his political opponents in order to be able to change their minds. He often talks about his family life. In Kingsman , Dr. Cain-N'Degeocello threatened when promoting the building of a mosque at a meeting with members of the community .
Rick Sherman
Rick Sherman is a former convict who was discovered as an artist while in prison. With his feces and body fluids, he portrayed his fellow inmates, among others, who, however, sometimes beat him up. After his release, he presented his works to experts from the art scene. As a DJ , Sherman presents electronic dance music with his own moans and other noises that he recorded in prison during fights, among other things. As a cook, he also serves a gastronomic critic dishes that he has put together through his experiences in prison. These include veal in a strawberry condom and meat that Sherman says came from a vegetarian.
Gio Monaldo
Gio Monaldo is an Italian photographer and playboy from Milan who produces his own television show for Canale 5 . He supports charity programs through which child soldiers are financially supported in buying weapons. For this he is shooting a promotional video with a reality TV actress. During a conversation with a yacht seller, he wants to buy a motor yacht for the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad while his assistant is carrying out an order under a blanket on Monaldo's lap.
OMGWhizzBoyOMG
OMGWhizzBoyOMG is a Finnish internet star who makes unboxing videos. While filming a video clip, he talks to Joe Arpaio about hand jobs , golden showers and the shared enthusiasm for guns and Donald Trump .
Web links
- Who is America? in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Official website at Showtime (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Dick Cheney signs alleged instrument of torture Der Spiegel July 12, 2018
- ↑ US MP is presented by Baron Cohen and resigns Rheinische Post July 26, 2018
- ↑ Sacha Baron Cohen got a gun activist to bite a dildo on Vice August 14, 2018
- ↑ Comedian makes food blogger believe he serves human meat - and Stern eats it August 21, 2018