# Head of State (2003)

> An underestimated alderman is recruited as a disposable presidential candidate and turns a cynical electoral scheme into an unexpectedly genuine campaign.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4935

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Chris Rock
- Cast: Chris Rock, Bernie Mac, Dylan Baker, Nick Searcy, Lynn Whitfield, Robin Givens, Tamala Jones, James Rebhorn
- TMDB rating: 5.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0325537/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, hopeful, lazy sunday, political movie night

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