The Game Is Up: Disillusioned Trump Voters Tell Their Stories

I enjoy documentary films, and without a doubt, there are good documentaries, and not so good documentaries, but this is definitely one of the good ones. It covers the phenomenon of Donald Trump, from the point of view of former Trump supporters and evangelicals who have a good understanding of what's at the core of former President Trump's appeal along with a little bit of expert psychological commentary.

Each has a very interesting story to tell, often interesting, and sometimes a little touching, I agree with other reviewers that this would be a good movie to show to your MAGA relatives or friends, but for reasons that are outlined in the movie, most dedicated Trump fans would probably just see this as propaganda, although it's really pretty balanced in the sense that none of the people featured in the movie really are liberals or have come from liberal backgrounds. All in all very good film, it flows well and while it's feature-length, it doesn't seem at all like a long movie! Well worth your time.

This documentary begins with a former right-wing congressman by the name of Joe Walsh describing his rejection of the current MAGA trend within the Republican Party. After detailing some of these issues he finds abhorrent, the documentary then follows with an interview of an expert from Texas A&M University named Professor Jennifer Mercieca who describes the identifying traits of a demagogue and how former President Donald J. Trump so perfectly fits this description. Other experts also describe how Fox News and other extreme right-wing propaganda networks also helped to create this uninformed and dangerous cult which follows his every word. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this was clearly a much-needed documentary which certainly covers most of the important aspects leading up to the appearance of Trump onto the national political scene. Where it falters, to some extent, is that it delves too much into the biographies of the experts and not enough on those who propagated much of the garbage that supposedly passes for news in this country. Even so, I still believe that this documentary was a step in the right direction, and I have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.

Considering this documentary was shot at the height of the pandemic, it is eerily prescient. From the cult expert's message of "love, respect, and compassion" now being personified by Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on the campaign trail, to the reformed farmer's "Just. Do. Something" rallying call presaging Michelle Obama's speech at the 2024 DNC convention, the film is a remarkable collage of the sentiments so often expressed by today's reasonable Republicans. A fantastic achievement! I, too, think it should be required viewing for every single American who will be voting this November, especially those of the MAGA variety. If each person who has seen the documentary could get just one MAGA supporter to watch it, it would be a start, at least.

I really hope this film goes viral. Sit all your trump supporting relatives and friends down and get them to watch it.

Those interviewed aren't liberals or progressives they're real conservatives, not the fake populist type who love trump. They believed trumps lies through his propaganda, one of the few things he excels in.

The fate of the country is at stake, literally. Thank you to the makers of this documentary. It was long but easy to watch and shows a whole lot of people with different perspectives, from different backgrounds who have all had their eyes opened to who trump really is. Their voices are sorely needed if the country is to survive.

I first heard of this documentary on "X" and it intrigued me enough to hunt it down. I just finished watching it, and all I can say is, wow.

I was impressed at the in-depth explanation of how Trump's following became the cult that is now, Trumpism. Those that we interviewed were not Democrats or Liberal. They're the straight up followers who finally saw the chink in Trump's armor and how flawed he is.

This film is absolutely worthy of all the accolades and awards it received. Many more people need to see and understand what we need to fight against and see what it is we will lose if we do not. This needs to be shared again & again so people understand the how and why of the cult.

Watch it, it's definately worth it.