The Misogynists is a 2017 American comedy film written and directed by Onur Tukel. The film is set on the night of the 2016 United States presidential election and takes place in a single, fully-stocked hotel room where two Trump supporters celebrate the unexpected election results.
Plot Overview
The story follows Cameron (Dylan Baker) and Baxter (Lou Jay Taylor), two men celebrating Donald Trump's victory on election night. Throughout the evening, a diverse set of characters wander in and out of the hotel room, challenging the protagonists' convictions. When a couple of escorts enter the picture, events take an unexpected turn.
Cast
- Dylan Baker as Cameron
- Lou Jay Taylor as Baxter
- Trieste Kelly Dunn as Amber
- Ivana Miličević as Sasha
- Nana Mensah as Blake
Production and Release
The film was produced by Gigi Graff and Karl Jacob, with cinematography by Zoe White. It had its world premiere at the Hamptons International Film Festival on October 6, 2017. It subsequently screened at the Indie Memphis Film Festival, the Denver International Film Festival, and the Cucalorus Film Festival. The running time is 85 minutes, and the film is in English.
