Americathon

I’ve been meaning to do a little looking around on this and post it all week. Strangely I’ve been busier than usual. More real work at the office and more contract work at home. The means less goofing off on the internet and less posting here. It happens. What is Americathon?

In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankrupt USA to organize a telethon in order to prevent the country from being repossessed by wealthy Native Americans.

I assume in context that makes sense.  Need more?

In the not too distant future, the United States government is virtually bankrupt and in danger of being foreclosed on by a group of Native Americans, now owners of the massive Nike Corporation. A desperate President decides to make a last-ditch effort to save the country… by raising money with a telethon!

Released in 1979 I’m sure they didn’t mean to predict as many things as it appears they might have from the preview.  I would consider watching it but just gave it a quick search on Netflix and it doesn’t appear to be available.

Thanks BobG for the find and if you find something worth sharing shoot it to me. I’m busy but love a good distraction.