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Member: Rank 10
Dear Dictator
Director: Lisa Addario, Joe Syracuse (“Amateur Night,” “Lover Girl”)
Cast: Michael Caine, Odeya Rush, Katie Holmes, Seth Green
Details: A low-budget satire with a fun premise and a script that made the Black List a decade ago, “Dear Dictator” also marks a reunion of “Batman Begins” stars Michael Caine and Katie Holmes in a film in which the normally gentlemanly Caine takes on the role of a notorious island nation dictator who stars an unexpected pen pal relationship with a sixteen year-old American girl (Odeya Rush).
When he is deposed by his own people, he unexpectedly seeks refuge in the girl’s suburban garage and becomes mentor to her – using the lessons he learned to help her rule her high school. He goes too far, forcing her to take charge and overthrow him. Screened at a few festivals to positive reviews, the movie hits limited theatrical release and VOD in March.