From Tony Gerber and Jesse Moss (who co-directed the acclaimed Boys State) comes War Game in limited release this weekend. The documentary casts real-life officials from previous Presidential administrations in a mock exercise where democracy is threatened. It is set on January 6, 2025.

Not to be confused with 1983’s techie thriller WarGames with Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, and Dabney Coleman, War Game first hit the festival circuit at Sundance in January. Reviews are not overwhelmingly positive as it sports a 73% RT rating.

That is probably not enough for this to enter the Documentary Feature conversation for the 97th Academy Awards. My Oscar Prediction posts will continue…