An AmericanRevolution in Five Acts
An American
Revolution in Five Acts
From Palm Beach to the heartland, an unflinching five-act documentary portrait of Donald Trump, the MAGA movement, and the reshaping of American power, identity, and belief.
Director & ProducerKieran Baker
StudioPolitical Bytes LLC
Act One
Palm Beach
The story opens in Palm Beach, where the Trump world is framed through Mar-a-Lago, Billionaires Row, private clubs, and the Florida figures orbiting power. Trump's closest people are all linked to Florida: his chief of staff Susie Wiles, lobbyist Brian Ballard, and potential future president Marco Rubio. The emphasis is not just on Trump himself, but on the environment that helps explain what he came to represent.
Act Two
The Art of the Deal
Act Two reframes tariff policy as dealmaking theatre. Trump has always said that tariffs would bolster U.S. wealth and security, describing them as 'the most beautiful word in the dictionary.' When the White House rolled out the universal 10% tariff in April 2025, customs receipts quadrupled. The emotional pitch is confrontation, swagger, and the spectacle of a leader who wants every negotiation to feel high stakes.
Act Four
MAGA
Act Four turns to the movement itself: rallies, merchandise, podcasts, influencers, and a political identity that behaves more like a culture than a campaign. 'Make America Great Again' — four words that have completely shifted the modern political climate. His fans don't treat him like a typical president; they treat him more like a figurehead. The rise of podcasting and platforms from Truth Social to Rumble has propelled MAGA into the mainstream.