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matt56
Critic Matt Zoller Seitz
rated 6

...can be filed under “truth is stranger than fiction.” But it’s part truth and part fiction, or at least part drama, so it’s a bit of a slippery movie, in terms of both classification and credibility. 

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Cast & Crew

Law Chen
Director
Law Chen
Writer
Nick Bailey
As Matt Johnson
Yoni Lotan
As Dr. Rastogi
Jerry C. Hsu
As Jerry
Jerry C. Hsu
Writer
Fang Du
As Inspector Ou
Haosong Yang
As Officer Zhang

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In this gripping documentary-drama thriller, a family turns the camera on their own father, Jerry, a retired and recently divorced immigrant living in Florida. Unbeknownst to them, Jerry has been recruited by Chinese authorities to become an undercover agent, and they capture his journey as he navigates this dangerous new chapter in his life while trying to maintain his relationships with his family and community. With unexpected twists and turns, this film offers a unique perspective on family, loyalty, and deception.

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Starring Jerry as Himself was released in theaters on November 6, 2024.

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Starring Jerry as Himself was released for streaming on November 8, 2024.